Dearborn Public Schools’ Arabic classes focus on culture as well as language

September 16th, 20180 DEARBORN —  The Dearborn Public Schools have been expanding the number of students learning a different language and Arabic has become one of the district’s fastest growing foreign languages since the late 90s. All high schools and the vast majority of middle schools within the district offer Arabic; and community members and...

Local public health effort aims to de-stigmatize sexual health

March 16th, 20180 By Maliha Ahmed DEARBORN — There is a need for culturally-competent and accurate information on sexual health and healthy relationships in the Arab and Muslim communities. The preventative nature of this education can have long-lasting impact on individuals, their health-seeking practices and overall population health. However, if...

Four Dearborn teachers awarded for their accomplishments

June 2nd, 20170 DEARBORN — On May 24, parents, students and teachers gathered at the Michael A. Guido Theater in celebration of teachers nominated by the pupils whose lives they've change through education. Four teachers were nominated for the Alberta Muirhead Teacher of the Year Award: Julie Spencer of Henry Ford Elementary in the pre-K to...