(New Arab) Teaching children about the 11 September 2001 attacks on the US can be a sensitive topic — even more so when it comes to Muslim students, who can face intimidation and bullying related to the event.
As we approach the 20th anniversary of the attacks, some Muslim advocates are sharing tips for educators teaching about this important day.
Huzaifa Shahbaz, a research and advocacy coordinator with the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), recently spoke on a live video, in which he shared suggestions for teaching about 9/11.
These include alerting families beforehand, teaching only vetted materials, responding to harassment, not asking Muslim students to role-play the attacks, or singling them out.
