Muslim students of various racial and ethnic backgrounds make up an increasing
percentage of the school population in America. According to a 2001 Columbia University report, there are approximately
600,000 Muslims in the New York Metro Area. Although there are no official figures available for Muslim students in
K-12 grades, it is safe to assume that the number is higher than 50,000.

The following information is provided to help formulate and implement school policies and programs to create a culturally sensitive academic environment:

A Model School District Religious Accommodation Policy
School Protocols for Crisis
Fact Sheet on Muslim Holidays 2001-2002 (pdf format)

Islamic Speakers Bureau also provides school presentations in the context of Social Studies and Global History geared
towards the 6th, 9th and 10th grades. This program has been time-tested in California for the past nine years, and was
created to address misconceptions about Islam so that Muslim families, especially children, can live in peace and harmony
with the non-Muslim communities. (pdf format)