Muslim Education

Every Parent’s Primary Concern

Last Modified: Mon, 22 Jun 2009 17:44:49 GMT v1.015

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	CIOGC Youth Organizer Amal Ali,  CPS principal Mr. Hassan  and,  former CEO of CPS Arne Duncan, discussing ways to familiarize CPS staff with Muslim students' needs and cultural sensitivity issues

Education rates among the highest concerns of Muslims in America. Muslims donate the largest amounts of money to Muslim schools, second only to Masjids. The Weekend Islamic Schools are among the earliest Islamic educational institution established by Muslims in America.

There is also a constant debate over what mode of education to choose for one’s children: public school, private Islamic school, weekend Islamic school, or home schooling.

Similarly, young adults, new Muslims and 'born again' Muslims in particular, are often confused about their learning and personal development. Where to start? How to contextualize the Islamic knowledge and make it relevant to our situation.

Learn more about Islamic education and training (tarbiyya) through the articles and links presented here.

CIOGC’s Islamic Schools Coordination Committee

Islamic Education

• The Real Purpose of Education
• What is Wrong With Our Education System?
• Seeking Knowledge
• KNOWLEDGE - The Light Of Life
• Islamic Education: A New Approach
• Reading and a Secure Identity
• Adult Islamic Education Page

Weekend Islamic Schools

• CIOGC's Weekend Islamic School Revitalization Project
• Why Send Your Child to a Weekend School
• Getting the Most Out of a Weekend School
• Syllabus for Islamic Weekend School

Islamic Schools: Challenges & Benefits

• Why Islamic Schools? Some Questions & Answers
• Making the Financial Commitment to Educate Our Children
• Muslim Schools Vs. Public Schools
• Muslim Schools: A View From the Inside
• Islamic Schools: A Continuing Discussion
• State of Sex Education in Muslim Schools

Public Schools: Challenges & Benefits

• Raising Children in the Public Schools: What Parents Need to Know
• Getting the Most Out of Public School Education
• 7 Tips for Muslim Students about Classroom Misinformation
• Sex Education in Public Schools: What Parents Need to Know
• Teaching About Religion in Public Schools
• Lesson Plans on Islam for Teachers in Public Schools

Integrating Islam into Reading Curriculum

• How to Integrate Islam into Your Reading Curriculum
• Why Do We Need Islamic Literature?
• Suggested Reading Curriculum (KG-Gr. 12)

Home Schooling: An Alternative?

• Home Schooling: Reasons and Resources
• Home Schooling Groups

Education & Training Tips for Parents

• 12 Tips For Parents: Talking To Your Kids About Sex
• 7 Tips on Talking to Kids About Homosexuality
• 22 Tips for Parents to Prepare Better Muslim Teens
• Seven Strategies to Train Kids this Ramadan
  

More in this Section:

• Muslim Day Schools
• Part Time Schools
• Adult Education
• Speakers’ Bureau
• Home Schooling
• Glossary

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