Teaching
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Opinion
Funds Cut for Prominent Arabic Language Program
The U.S. government has slashed support for the Center for Arabic Studies Abroad, a renowned Arabic program that provides language…
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News & Reports
Calls for Education That Believes ‘Culture Is the Solution’
In Morocco, a meeting emphasized the need for more arts in school curriculum and for more facilities to train creative…
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Opinion
A Conversation With One of the World’s Most Influential Arabic Teachers
Students’ poor mastery of Arabic is caused by the poor instructional methods used, not the language itself, says Hanada Taha,…
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Opinion
The Liberal Arts As Antidote to Political Extremism in Mideast
Empowering youth requires encouraging enrollment in academic programs that include courses in philosophy, poetry and art history, the writers believe.
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Opinion
Intense Traffic: U.S. Teacher Meets Syrian Students
A U.S.-based journalist spends three days running a multimedia workshop with students who have fled the Syrian conflict.
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Opinion
Deep Generation Gap: Arab Professors Vs. Students
Professors have long grumbled about the quality of students, and students about rigid professors, but the tension between them is…
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Opinion
A Palestinian’s Tapestry: Teacher, Student, Journalist
Grappling with the direction of her career, a young woman tries to find her niche in a blend of education…
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News & Reports
Academy Awards Fellowships For Improving Teaching
A new fellowship program introduces Arab teachers to best practices, and to each other.
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Opinion
Learning Arabic: Back to Basics May be the Best Innovation
A back-to-basics approach to learning could be the most innovative way to improve Arab education.
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