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Corporate Member Highlight – FiveBeforeCollege

In our October Newsletter, we are honored to...

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Member School Spotlight – Renaissance Academy

Member School Spotlight – Renaissance Academy

School’s Official Name: Location: Austin, Texas (address 14401...

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Corporate Member Highlight | Centre for Islamic Thought and Education, University of South Australia, Australia (CITE)

Corporate Member Highlight | Centre for Islamic Thought and Education, University of South Australia, Australia (CITE)

In ISLA’s August Newsletter, we had the honor...

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Iman Academy Southeast

Iman Academy Southeast

School Motto: Iman Academy Southeast’s motto is: Striving for Excellence! Location: 825...

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ISLA Directory of U.S Islamic Schools: 10 Top Benefits!

Utilizing the ISLA’s Directory: A Multifaceted Resource By...

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Tech Tips by Archangel!

Tech Tips by Archangel!

We’re delighted to unveil a collaboration with Archangel,...

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Corporate Member Highlight | K12 Uplift-Ed

For ISLA’s August Newsletter, we had the privilege...

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ISLAxTISA Partnership – *TWO* Tuition-Free Scholarships for ISLA Educators!

ISLAxTISA Partnership – *TWO* Tuition-Free Scholarships for ISLA Educators!

One of the things we do at ISLA...

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School Spotlight: Sunrise Academy

School Spotlight: Sunrise Academy

For ISLA’s August School Spotlight, we asked one...

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Archangel joins ISLA as a Partner!

Archangel joins ISLA as a Partner!

ISLA + Archangel Partnership = Better Equipped Islamic Schools!...

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ICNA Relief Back2School Empower Grant

ICNA Relief Back2School Empower Grant

ICNA Relief Back2School Empower Grant ISLA is excited to...

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School Spotlight: Guidance Academy

Guidance Academy For ISLA’s School Spotlight, we asked...

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Resources to Use this Dhul Hijja!

Resources to Use this Dhul Hijja!

Welcoming Dhul Hijja 1444 As we enter the...

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Announcement: Winners of the Ramadan Connect 1444 Poetry Contest!

Announcement: Winners of the Ramadan Connect 1444 Poetry Contest!

We were so happy to receive the poems...

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Corporate Member Highlight: Adrian Jasper Publishing

Corporate Member Highlight: Adrian Jasper Publishing

About the founder of Adrian Jasper Publishing: www.adrianjasper.com...

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School Spotlight: Washington International Academy

Washington International Academy For ISLA’s School Spotlight, we...

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Finding and Retaining Talent in Islamic Schools during a Low-Unemployment Environment

Finding and Retaining Talent in Islamic Schools during a Low-Unemployment Environment

(Insights extracted from an Article written by Lisa...

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ISLA at The ISNA Ed Forum

ISLA at The ISNA Ed Forum

The ISNA Ed Forum, hosted in collaboration with...

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Understanding and addressing health issues facing Muslims through PCOR/CER

Understanding and addressing health issues facing Muslims through PCOR/CER

Bridging the Gap: Empowering the American Muslim Community...

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School Spotlight – Tarbiyah Academy; An American Muslim Leadership School

School Spotlight – Tarbiyah Academy; An American Muslim Leadership School

Fast Facts School Motto: Tarbiyah Academy; An American...

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ISLA is proud to have partnered with UPF...

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Author Read Alouds – Ramadan Connect 2023

Author Read Alouds – Ramadan Connect 2023

The Purpose of Ramadan Connect: The goal of...

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ISLA’s Virtual Fundraiser

ISLA’s Virtual Fundraiser

ISLA’s Live Virtual Fundraiser on Sunday, April 16,...

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ISLA Welcomes Abdiaziz H. Ahmed to Our Board

ISLA Welcomes Abdiaziz H. Ahmed to Our Board

Welcome Abdiaziz H. Ahmed, ISLA Board Member Abdiaziz...

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Ramadan Connect 1444: Story Writing Contest!

Ramadan Connect 1444: Story Writing Contest!

Ramadan Connect 1444: Story Writing Contest! A contest...

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Employee Retention Credit Webinar by ISLA & ERC Specialists

Employee Retention Credit Webinar by ISLA & ERC Specialists

What is ERC? The CARES Act Funding has...

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PD Provider Spotlight: Faraz Malik

PD Provider Highlight: Faraz Malik After graduating from...

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Welcoming ISLA’s New Treasurer, Thanking our former Treasurer, Br. Sergil Naviwala

Welcoming ISLA’s New Treasurer, Thanking our former Treasurer, Br. Sergil Naviwala

ISLA is delighted to welcome Br. Todd McKinney...

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HeartWork for a Healing Ummah

HeartWork for a Healing Ummah

On Sunday, February 19, over fifty educators from...

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2023 AAAMH Contest Winners!

2023 AAAMH Contest Winners!

Check out the winning projects of ISLA's second...

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2023 AAAMH Contest Virtual Award Ceremony

2023 AAAMH Contest Virtual Award Ceremony

Celebrating African & African American Muslim History Award...

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ISLA on the Road – ISNA West Ed Forum

ISLA on the Road – ISNA West Ed Forum

Did You Catch Us? The ISLA Team was...

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ISLA Welcomes Todd McKinney to Our Board

ISLA Welcomes Todd McKinney to Our Board

Welcome Todd McKinney, ISLA Board Member We are...

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ISLA Staff Announcements – Bon Voyage!

Bon Voyage This month ISLA is saying farewell...

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School Spotlight – Peace Academy

School Spotlight – Peace Academy

ISLA School Member Highlight We have close...

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School Spotlight – Al Salam Day School

School Spotlight – Al Salam Day School

ISLA School Member Highlight We have close to...

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PD Provider Highlight – Omaira Alam

PD Provider Highlight: Omaira Alam ISLA is honored...

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Choosing the Right College

Choosing the Right College

ISLA Workshop on January 25, 2023 We were...

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Meet the Islamic School Profile Survey Advisors

The Advisors that form our Islamic School Survey...

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Recap: ISLA Leadership Retreat 2022

Recap: ISLA Leadership Retreat 2022

Recap: ISLA Leadership Retreat 2022 Over 60 attendees...

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PD Provider Highlight: Aisha Ansari

PD Provider Highlight: Aisha Ansari

PD Provider Highlight: Aisha Ansari ISLA is honored...

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Launching – ISLA’s Database Project

Launching – ISLA’s Database Project

ISLA’s Database Project ISLA is proud to announce...

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Your Mask First

Your Mask First

Oxygen Mask: Yours First As a new mom,...

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October is National Bully Prevention Month – What is Cyberbullying?

Type, Click, Post. In today’s world, many youth...

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ISLA’s Annual Leadership Retreat is BACK

ISLA’s Annual Leadership Retreat is BACK

ISLA Leadership Retreat- 1444/2022 From Trauma to Transformation:...

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School Safety in Islamic Schools

School Safety in Islamic Schools ISLA’s Team Effort...

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Latest News – ISLA is Proud to Announce that Qur’an Shakir has Joined the ISLA Board

Latest News – ISLA is Proud to Announce that Qur’an Shakir has Joined the ISLA Board

Exciting News! Here at ISLA we are very...

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Getting Strategic: Islamic Schools Need Strategic Planning

Getting Strategic: Islamic Schools Need Strategic Planning

The strategic plan needs to be a living...

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ISLA Receives $10K Grant

ISLA Receives $10K Grant

ISLA Receives $10K Grant Article originally published in...

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Dr. Patricia Salahuddin Honored for Lifetime Achievement

Dr. Patricia Salahuddin Honored for Lifetime Achievement

Dr. Patricia's wide-reaching work in Islamic education has...

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Getting to Know Lisa Kahler as Program Manager

Getting to Know Lisa Kahler as Program Manager

Getting to know ~Lisa Kahler ~ Program Manager ISLA...

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Getting to Know Dr. Samar Al-Majaideh: Passionate About Education, Data & Social Change

Getting to Know Dr. Samar Al-Majaideh: Passionate About Education, Data & Social Change

A lifelong learner, Dr. Samar has also received...

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Story Writing Contest Award Ceremony

Story Writing Contest Award Ceremony

Ramadan Connect 3.o Story Writing Contest Award Ceremony!...

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Ramadan Connect 1443: Story Writing Contest!

Ramadan Connect 1443: Story Writing Contest! A contest...

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Annual Report 2021

Annual Report 2021

What a ride this past year has been!...

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AI For Everyone!

AI For Everyone!

ISLA organized a workshop for STEAM teachers in...

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Islamic Education Pioneers: Salahuddeen Kareem

Islamic Education Pioneers: Salahuddeen Kareem

Islamic Education Pioneers: Brother Salahuddeen Kareem During Dhul...

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Representin’! ISLA @ CAPE in DC

Representin’! ISLA @ CAPE in DC

Representin’! ISLA @ CAPE in DC By Shaza...

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Recap & Resources: Muslim College Life

Recap & Resources: Muslim College Life

Recap & Resources: Muslim College Life The college...

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Winning Presentations: African and African American Muslim History

Winning Presentations: African and African American Muslim History

Celebrating African and African American Muslim History Many...

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Recap: Award Ceremony for African & African American Muslim History Contest

Recap: Award Ceremony for African & African American Muslim History Contest

A Special Celebration: Honoring the Contributions of Muslims...

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Bringing the Barakah! ISLA hosts workshop to help educators deal with burnout

Bringing the Barakah! ISLA hosts workshop to help educators deal with burnout

Bringing the Barakah! ISLA hosts workshop to help...

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ISLA Leadership Retreat 2021: The Secret Ingredient – Productivity without Burnout

ISLA Leadership Retreat 2021: The Secret Ingredient – Productivity without Burnout

ISLA Leadership Retreat 2021 Recap & Resources The...

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Dr. Fawzia Tung: A Decade of Service

Dr. Fawzia Tung: A Decade of Service

After one decade of service, Dr. Fawzia Tung...

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The Muslim College Guide

The Muslim College Guide

As a graduate of Islamic schools, Salman Khan...

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Book Talk – Islamic Health by Dr. Amber Khan

Book Talk – Islamic Health by Dr. Amber Khan

Teaching about Health, Puberty, Sex, Modesty, Emotional Well-being...

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ISLA at ISNA 2021 – Celebrating Islamic Education: Moving Forward with Renewed Vision

ISLA at ISNA 2021 – Celebrating Islamic Education: Moving Forward with Renewed Vision

ISLA at ISNA 2021 – Celebrating Islamic Education:...

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Reopening Islamic Schools Safely

Reopening Islamic Schools Safely As Islamic schools across...

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Back to School: Reopening Safely with Delta Variant Raging

Back to School: Reopening Safely with Delta Variant Raging

Back to School: Reopening Safely with Delta Variant...

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Ramadan Connect Recap!

Ramadan Connect Recap!

Time flies when you are relaxing and recharging!...

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Visionary Educator Poet Pioneer – Dr. Abidullah Ghazi

Visionary Educator Poet Pioneer – Dr. Abidullah Ghazi

The Muslim educational community lost a giant this...

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2020 Annual Report

2020 Annual Report

Last year was challenging, that’s undeniable. But we...

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Real talk: Reflections on a challenging year & how compassion made the difference

Real talk: Reflections on a challenging year & how compassion made the difference

REAL TALK: Reflections on a challenging year &...

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ISLA’s Storytime Recap!

ISLA’s Storytime & Writing Workshop! ISLA hosted a...

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Ramadan Resources for Families

Ramadan Resources for Families

Ramadan Joy at Home! Creating Family Traditions ISLA...

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Lantern Lights, Ramadan Delights: Ramadan Activities

Lantern Lights, Ramadan Delights: Ramadan Activities

Lantern Lights, Ramadan Delights: Ramadan Activities Ramadan is...

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Welcome ISLA’s New Board Member!

Welcome ISLA’s New Board Member!

Welcome ISLA’s Newest Board Member! ~ Dr. Berthena...

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ISLA’s First vGroup on Contemporary Issues (Recap): Gender, Sexuality and LGBTQ+

ISLA’s First vGroup on Contemporary Issues (Recap): Gender, Sexuality and LGBTQ+

(Recap) ISLA’s First vGroup: Contemporary Issues in Islamic...

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Rising with Resilience: ISLA Leadership Retreat 2020 Recap

Rising with Resilience: ISLA Leadership Retreat 2020 Recap

Rising with Resilience: ISLA Leadership Retreat 2020 Recap...

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COVID-19 Impact on Islamic School Enrollment

COVID-19 Impact on Islamic School Enrollment

COVID-19 Impact on Full-Time Islamic School Enrollment In...

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Dr. Shaza Khan Presents at 2020 Muslim Philanthropy Initiative Symposium

Dr. Shaza Khan Presents at 2020 Muslim Philanthropy Initiative Symposium

Dr. Shaza Khan Presents at 2020 Muslim Philanthropy...

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New Community Development Associate!

New Community Development Associate!

Welcome ISLA’s New Community Development Associate! ~Yahya Van...

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ISLA’s COVID-19 Pandemic Support Timeline

ISLA’s COVID-19 Pandemic Support Timeline

ISLA’s COVID-19 Pandemic Support Timeline Asalaamu ‘Alaykum! We...

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Educators Complete Mental Health Training

Educators Complete Mental Health Training

Educators Complete Mental Health Training By Shaza Khan...

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Welcome ISLA’s New Board Member!

Welcome ISLA’s New Board Member!

Welcome ISLA’s New Research Associate! ~ Dr. Nadeem...

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Welcome ISLA’s New Research Associate!

Welcome ISLA’s New Research Associate!

Welcome ISLA’s New Research Associate! ~ Dr. Isra...

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ISLA’s Summer 2020 Highlights

ISLA’s Summer 2020 Highlights

Summer 2020 was not necessarily the “rejuvenating” break...

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Principals’ Perspective: Starting the 20-21 School Year

Principals’ Perspective: Starting the 20-21 School Year

Principals’ Perspective: Starting the School Year 2020 By...

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International Lens: Lessons learned about reopening schools

International Lens: Lessons learned about reopening schools

International Lens: Lessons Learned About Reopening Schools By...

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Moving Forward with Quality Islamic Education in the Time of Covid19

Moving Forward with Quality Islamic Education in the Time of Covid19

Moving Forward with Quality Islamic Education in the...

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Summer To-Do: Focus on You!

Summer To-Do: Focus on You!

Summer To-Do: Focus On You! Mussarut Jabeen, ISLA...

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Statements of Solidarity and Support

Statements of Solidarity and Support

In an effort to document the stance of...

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Black Lives Matter

Black Lives Matter

Asalaamu ‘alaykum and Greetings of Peace, It is...

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Muslims Educators Stand Firmly for Justice

Muslims Educators Stand Firmly for Justice

Muslims Educators Stand Firmly for Justice By Dr....

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Racism: A Virus Deadlier than COVID-19

Racism: A Virus Deadlier than COVID-19

Racism: A Virus Deadlier than COVID-19 By Shaza...

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Hidden Opportunities: COVID-19, Technology and Islamic Educators

Hidden Opportunities: COVID-19, Technology and Islamic Educators

Hidden Opportunities: COVID-19, Technology and Islamic Educators Dr....

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Working & Teaching from Home During the Pandemic

Working & Teaching from Home During the Pandemic

Working & Teaching from Home During the Pandemic...

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Islamic Schools Need Your Support!

Islamic Schools Need Your Support!

Asalaamu ‘alaykum, The following is a joint statement...

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Looking through the eyes of our Muslim Students

Looking through the eyes of our Muslim Students

Literacy as Empowerment “Whether we like it or...

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4 Teaching Strategies to Increase Self Awareness in the Classroom

4 Teaching Strategies to Increase Self Awareness in the Classroom

4 Teaching Strategies to Increase Self Awareness in...

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ISLA Leadership Retreat 2019: Where Professional Development, Self-Care and Spiritual Growth Meet

ISLA Leadership Retreat 2019: Where Professional Development, Self-Care and Spiritual Growth Meet

ISLA Leadership Retreat 2019 Recap: Where Professional Development,...

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12 Life Tips for Teachers

12 Life Tips for Teachers

12 Life Tips for Teachers by Waseem Peracha...

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Recent Islamic School Events- Florida Islamic Schools Host Second Annual Conference

Florida Islamic Schools Host Second Annual Conference By...

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Never Turn Your Back and Other Classroom Management Tips

Never Turn Your Back and Other Classroom Management Tips

Never Turn Your Back and Other Classroom Management...

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Islamic School Websites’ Top 7 Mistakes

Islamic School Websites’ Top 7 Mistakes

In this article, we will list the top...

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Ramadan and School Schedules: Survey Results from 63 School Leaders

Ramadan and School Schedules: Survey Results from 63 School Leaders

Ramadan and School Schedules: Survey Results from 63...

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Ramadan Book Reviews by IECN Members!

Ramadan Book Reviews by IECN Members!

Ramadan Book Reviews IECN Members’ Reviews We are...

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Social-Emotional Learning for Islamic School Staff

Social-Emotional Learning for Islamic School Staff

Social-Emotional Learning for Islamic School Staff One of...

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Teacher Collaboration

Teacher Collaboration

Teacher Collaboration Five simple strategies to get started...

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The Future of Education

The Future of Education

The Future of Education The future of education...

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When Crisis Strikes- Resources for Islamic Schools and Educators

When Crisis Strikes- Resources for Islamic Schools and Educators

When Crisis Strikes Resources for Islamic Schools and...

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One Islamic School’s Approach to Justice, Fairness and Black History Month

One Islamic School’s Approach to Justice, Fairness and Black History Month

One Islamic School’s Approach Justice, Fairness and Black...

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ISLA Updates, Winter 2019

ISLA Updates, Winter 2019

ISLA Updates, Winter 2019 ISLA Board ISLA Retreat...

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The ‘A’ in STEAM

The ‘A’ in STEAM

Islamic schools tend to be good at STEM....

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Social Studies, Islam and the News: Opportunities for deeper engagement

Social Studies, Islam and the News: Opportunities for deeper engagement

Within Islamic schools, we have a chance to...

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Recap: ISLA Leadership Retreat 2018

Recap: ISLA Leadership Retreat 2018

This year's ISLA Leadership Retreat took place from...

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Crisis Planning for Schools- Resources

Crisis Planning for Schools- Resources

Resources for Crisis Management for Islamic schools are...

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Back to School Tips & Projects

Back to School Tips & Projects

Back To School Tips and Projects By Sehar...

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5 Teaching Tips to Enhance Student Engagement

5 Teaching Tips to Enhance Student Engagement

Experienced teachers know that in order for students...

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CAPE Board Meeting Sept 2018

CAPE Board Meeting Sept 2018

Report prepared by Mussarut Jabeen, ISLA Board Member Below...

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ISLA Updates- Summer Edition!

ISLA Updates- Summer Edition!

Kathy steps down from ISLA board after decade...

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Islamic School Curriculum that is Transdisciplinary & Conceptual?

Islamic School Curriculum that is Transdisciplinary & Conceptual?

Islamic School Curriculum that is Transdisciplinary & Conceptual?...

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Unexpected Educator: Editor of Islamic Horizons, Omer b. Abdullah

Unexpected Educator: Editor of Islamic Horizons, Omer b. Abdullah

Islamic Schools’ Pioneers Series The Unexpected Educator: Editor of...

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4 Book Recommendations for Teachers

4 Book Recommendations for Teachers

4 Book Recommendations for Teachers By Dr. Patricia...

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Read. Pray. Exercise: 5 Ways to Recharge This Summer Break

Read. Pray. Exercise: 5 Ways to Recharge This Summer Break

Read. Pray. Exercise. 5 Ways to Recharge This...

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Digital World & Professional Development Webinar

In this webinar, Dr. Seema Imam discussed new...

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ISTE Standards Webinar

ISLA held its first webinar on Monday April...

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ISNA Ed Presentations (2018)

ISNA Ed Presentations (2018)

Presentations given at the ISNA ed conference by...

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ISNA Ed Conference 2018

ISNA Ed Conference 2018

Another wonderful ISNA Ed Conference in Chicago, IL...

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Self-Care Tips for Educators

Self-Care Tips for Educators

Self Care for Educators By: Umaira Khan, Instructional...

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Arabic After Islamic School: The Arabic Flagship Program

Arabic After Islamic School: The Arabic Flagship Program

Arabic after Islamic School: Arabic Flagship Program By...

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ISLA Board Updates- 3/2018

ISLA Board Updates- 3/2018

ISLA welcomes new leadership, board member Kathy Jamil...

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Dr. Freda Shamma

Dr. Freda Shamma

Islamic School Pioneers: Dr. Freda Shamma By: Dr....

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Crisis Management Plan: Tips to Develop & Improve

Crisis Management Plan: Tips to Develop & Improve

Crisis Management Plan: Tips to Develop & Improve...

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ISLA Newsletter No. 8 – November 2017

ISLA Newsletter No. 8 – November 2017

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ISLA Newsletter No. 7 – August 2017

ISLA Newsletter No. 7 – August 2017

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ISLA Newsletter No. 6 – April, 2017

ISLA Newsletter No. 6 – April, 2017

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ISLA Newsletter No. 5 – November 2016

ISLA Newsletter No. 5 – November 2016

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ISLA Newsletter No. 4 – August 2016

ISLA Newsletter No. 4 – August 2016

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ISLA Newsletter No. 3 – February 2016

ISLA Newsletter No. 3 – February 2016

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ISLA Newsletter No. 2 – August 2015

ISLA Newsletter No. 2 – August 2015

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ISLA Newsletter No. 1 – May 2015

ISLA Newsletter No. 1 – May 2015

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