Public Schooling:

The majority of Muslim parents have no choice but to send their children to public schools. It is estimated that there are at least 2 million Muslim children in the public school system in America. Education in public school is supposed to be secular and objective but it often reflects and perpetuates values and behaviors which our Creator does not want us to have. And yet, most of us may not have any other alternative.

Are our children at risk? As parents, we need to know how to help guide our children through the gauntlet of the public system. How can we provide basic Islamic information and training to our children? How should we respond if we find some anti Islamic material in our children's text books? How should your child handles sexual advances by other students or teacher? Do you know that your children's textbooks teach them that homosexuality is normal and opposition to it is homophobia?

Please share your experiences, ideas, questions and answers. [DISCUSS PUBLIC SCHOOLS]

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available now for you to read:
6 Step Guide to Get Religious Accomodation in the Public School System
Getting Involved in the Public School System is a Religious Obligation!
4 Tips for Parents on Dealing with Misinformation in Public School
Raising Muslim Children in the Public Schools : What Parents Need to Know
7 Tips for Muslim Students: How to Deal With Misinformation in the Classroom
Recent Experience with Urban School Choice Plans
Council on Islamic Education: A Profile
Religious Freedom in Public Schools : Laws You Need to Know About
A Sample Letter to the Teacher of your child for religious accomodation
A sample Thank You Letter to teacher on Religious Accomodation

How to work with Public School Teachers
Dawa in Public School: Some Guidelines
Getting the Most Out of Public School Education
Monitoring Public School Education
A 5th Grad Girl's Dawa Experience in School
Muslim School Vs Public School

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Why Send Your Child to a Weekend School
Getting the Most Out of a Weekend School
Challenges of Weekend Islamic Schools

Do you have any experience or an idea regarding this matter? Share it with others:

[DISCUSS PUBLIC SCHOOLS]

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