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Unpacking the Decline in Academic Achievement in Light of Race, Trauma, and Culture

The latest National Assessment of Education Progress (also known as the “Nation’s Report Card”) report confirms what most educators and parents already knew: The achievement levels of students in Maryland and around the U.S. have shown steady declines since 2013. This is no surprise.

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Staying Abreast of Technological Advancements

Umm Ahmed

There was once a time when Muslim scientists and inventors were ahead of their counterparts, in the European Middle Ages. Amongst some of these were Abu Nasr Al Farabi, Ibn Sina, Al Battani, and Ibn Al Haytham.

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Teaching our Children about the Signs of the Hour

Wendy Díaz

When we discuss preparing our children for the future, we think about their careers, their potential spouses, and their financial stability. Rarely do we focus on their spiritual health, and the impending trials that may shake their faith in times ahead.

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Prepare Your Children for a Successful Financial Future

Laura El Alam

When children are very young, it might seem unnecessary to teach them about financial matters. In fact, the majority of people don’t learn about saving, budgeting, banking, or investing money until they are young adults earning their first real paycheck.

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Passion Projects for Kids

Melissa Barreto

One of the most interesting things about planning for our children’s future is that there isn’t any sure way of knowing what to prepare for. We cannot see the future or what it will hold, therefore, it is impossible to know which career path will be the best choice for our children.

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Can We Prepare for Jobs of the Future?

Laura El Alam

When we imagine the future, many of us try to envision the technological advances that the next decades will produce. It is almost certain that computers, robots, self-driving cars, and artificial intelligence will be part of our daily routine.