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WBBM 780 News Radio: Family: Muslim 6th Grader Used as Terrorist Example
A Muslim Family says a Chicago Public School teacher singled out their son as resembling a terrorist and says it hopes a federal civil rights hearing will end with the teacher’s dismissal.
FOX News: Public School Teacher Could Get Fired for Using Muslim Student as Example of Terrorist
A public school teacher in Chicago is in trouble and could lose her job after she mentioned the only Muslim student in her class in an anecdote about terrorists, according to local media.
Chicago Tribune: Teacher called 6th grader a terrorist, federal complaint says
The family of a 13-year-old Muslim student who claims that a former teacher singled him out as a “terrorist” during a 6th grade history class in the spring called for the woman’s firing after meeting with Chicago Public Schools officials and a federal mediator for several hours Thursday.
ABC 7: Teacher Insults Muslim Student
A Chicago public school student says his teacher used him as an example of a terrorist a class.
The child is an Arab-Muslim and says he was intimidated and isolated from classmates after the incident.
NBC 5: Teacher Called Our Son a Terrorist, Family Alleges (VIDEO)
The 13-year-old student, Saleh Choudhary, said because of the April 6 incident, he has been intimidated and isolated by his peers, NBC5’s Anthony Ponce reported.
CBS 2: Teacher Used Muslim Student as Terrorist Example (VIDEO)
A Chicago teacher is under fire for singling out the only Muslim student in her class while talking about the Middle East. The teacher has now been reassigned to another school. However, the young boy’s family is demanding answers.
Breaking through Language Barriers: Thank You for Article
It was great to read how Brittany Whitfield’s perspective on Arabs changed for the betteras a result of studying the Arabic language. (More CPS students can learn Arabic, May 2, 2008).
CAIR-Chicago meets with the Chicago Public Schools Office of Language and Cultural Education
Dina Rehab, Outreach Coordinator, met with Manuel Medina of the Chicago Public School’s Office of Language and Cultural Education to discuss several projects that involve the dissemination of accurate information on Islam.
Outreach Coordinator Attends Teacher Training on the Arab World and Islam
Dina Rehab, Outreach Coordinator, attended a teacher training workshop for Chicago Public School teachers on November 20th at Curie High School in Chicago.
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