Hard Lessons: North African Writers on Education
Books by authors from the Maghreb show a generational shift in views on the school systems they experienced.
Artists Share ‘Local Histories’ of War and Exile
Works by two artists from the Middle East, recently shown in New York, reflect on the effects of conquest, past and present.
How Teachers Can Use Anthropology in Classrooms
Teachers can stimulate learning by recognizing and giving voice to the variety of social backgrounds among their students.
Samia Halaby: An Artist at Once Palestinian and Universal
The acclaimed Palestinian-American artist Samia Halaby has stayed connected to the visual and political elements of her homeland while viewing her work as having a broad artistic role.
Teaching My Son Arabic: Balancing Love and Grammar
A second-generation Lebanese American mastered classical and colloquial Arabic as an adult. He wants his son also to have access to the world the language opened for him.
The Idea of a Palestinian University
A plan for a university for Palestinians inside and outside their homeland goes back a long way, and it’s still an idea worth pursuing.
3 Ways Philanthropy Could Help Saudi Youth
A survey of Saudi youth can help to inform how philanthropies working in the kingdom could help steer youth from their university lives to productive employment.
Social Media Can Fight the Arab Health Crisis
Platforms like Facebook and LinkedIn could help counter worrying health trends, but some communities are at risk of being left behind.
U.S. Cuts Threaten Half a Million Palestinian Children
A former Mercy Corps economic director in Gaza explains how U.S. reductions in aid threaten the education of Palestinian children and the stability of the Gaza Strip.
Arab Magazines: A Neglected History Resurfaces
An exhibition in Rabat showcases publications whose mission was to gather and share the best thinking of its time, despite enormous challenges
