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Muslim parents need to keep their kids' school principal informed and engaged regarding important Islamic practices and events. Here is a sample letter about Ramadan to your child's principal.

Muslim parents need to keep their kids' teachers informed and engaged regarding important Islamic practices and events. Here is a sample letter about Ramadan to your child's teacher.

Whatever Islamic obligation you want accommodated at your child's school, it must be done in a methodical, clear, and proper manner. Shabbir Mansuri, founder of the Council on Islamic Education in California, offers tips.

Ninety-nine percent of Muslim children in the United States attend public schools, and the debate about which is better to raise the next generation of believers, Muslim or public school, continues with every new generation. Here are some pros and cons of both. 

This seven-step guide by the Council on Islamic Education in California offers Muslim students a practical and effective way to challenge misinformation about Islam that may show up in textbooks or during class presentations and discussions. 

What is Prom? The prom is a yearly social event commemorating students' completion of high school. But it is far from celebrating academic achievement. It is the ultimate event of the teen social scene.

The prom is not just a "teen" issue or a "family" issue. It's a Muslim community concern. It needs to be addressed from an Islamic perspective by parents and respected community members. There are a number of ways communities can address this problem.