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With fall semester underway, campuses all across the nation are welcoming back students eager to learn, explore and define themselves. This is a perfect environment for any Muslim dedicated to fulfilling the obligation of sharing the message of Islam with others. Here are some ways to do that. 

 A Muslim fifth-grade student shares a positive personal experience in public school where a teacher's questions led to a class discussion on an issue relating to her faith. 

Children often engage in bad behavior for the purpose of gaining attention. Teachers need to be able to handle misbehavior effectively for the benefit of the student, as well as the classroom as a whole. Here are some ways that can help. 

Please send this letter, making necessary adjustments, to your child's school principal. May Allah keep all children safe and healthy so they can make this world a better place.

It is important that children's safety is addressed by Muslim organizations as well in these days following the horrific terrorist attack of September 11, 2001. If you are not a leader, get your Masjid or community center to write a letter like this on their letterhead and mail it to the address of school you provide them.

August is here - it's time to buy the school supplies.

Once upon a time, a sharp pencil, and some paper and pens were enough to get your kids through at least elementary school. Today, the amount of supplies needed and their prices have skyrocketed. 

Public school teachers can range from friendly and sympathetic to the needs of your Muslim child, to hostile. While most fall in the former category, it is critical that Muslim parents learn how to work with their children's teachers for a better public school experience for their kids.