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Freda hamma receives the Islamic Society of North America's Lifetime Achievement Award for her dedication and commitment to education, and specifically Muslim children in the United States, as well as her work developing Islamic children's literature. 

After parents, teachers are those who interact the most with Muslim youth on a regular basis. They must be on the front lines of not only identifying when a young Muslim is facing the challenge of anger and the danger of reacting to it the wrong way.

Despite the best intentions, our present Weekend School (Sunday School) classes are inadequate for a variety of reasons and our biggest problems remain- what do we teach and how do we go about it? Here are some ideas. 

In the United States and Canada, February is Black History Month, and it acknowledges and celebrates the contributions of Black Americans and Africans throughout history. Here are some ways Muslim teachers can do that in their classrooms as well.

The idea of excellence in education is thrown about so frequently that it has become a meaningless abstraction for some. However, the idea of Ihsan is powerful, and the definition of ihsan, as explained by the Prophet is clear and applicable. 

A comprehensive sheet about Ramadan Facts for teachers and educators in public schools published by Council on Islamic Education.

Parents talking to their children’s public schools about Ramadan is of immense importance. There are a couple of tips to keep in mind when approaching the school about presenting Ramadan.