School District To Hold Sensitivity Training After Anti-Muslim Bullying
The Council on American-Islamic Relations is working with Delaware’s Capital School District to provide sensitivity training after an anti-Muslim bullying incident.
A 14-year-old Muslim middle school student in the district reported bullying by her teacher and classmates.
The student said they targeted her for fasting and wearing a headcovering during Ramadan.
CAIR-Philadelphia and the Islamic Society of Central Delaware plan to provide sensitivity training for district faculty and staff.
The groups will also conduct listening sessions with Muslim students in May.
Ahmet Tekelioglu TAY KAY LI ULU, outreach and education director for CAIR-Philadelphia, said his office has received numerous reports of anti-Muslim harassment in schools.
Surveys of students found bullying by teachers and administrators continues to be prevalent, he said.
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