Twenty-five years after 9/11, Muslim children should not still have to carry the burden of having their faith associated with terrorism, especially by an elected official entrusted with their education.
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CAIR-SFBA said it called on the Franklin-McKinley School District Trustee to resign after anti-Muslim remarks and said it sent a letter to the district urging corrective action and protections for Muslim students and families.
Document Council on American-Islamic Relations, CAIR-SFBA Calls for Franklin-McKinley Trustee to Resign Over Anti-Muslim Remarks, statement, October 5, 2026, cair.com.
Bullying continues to be a prevalent issue affecting Muslim students in 2026, whether they’re in grade school or college.
CPHB offers a wide range of trainings tailored to a community or institution’s specific needs.
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CAIR-CA and its Center for the Prevention of Hate and Bullying (CPHB) said their 2025 report found half of Muslim students in California felt unsafe and that 67% of bullied students did not report incidents; CAIR-CA and CPHB said they offer trainings, toolkits, and Know Your Rights resources and urged reporting.
Document Council on American-Islamic Relations, CAIR-CA, CPHB Urge Reporting of Anti-Muslim Bullying During National Bullying Prevention Month, statement, October 5, 2026, cair.com.
We stand in solidarity with our Jewish and Black neighbors. Every child deserves to play in safety, and every family deserves to feel welcome in our public spaces.
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CAIR-Philadelphia said it condemned antisemitic and anti-Black vandalism at Glenside's Weldon playground and urged residents to join an Abington Township and Abington School District-organized gathering on October 8; the chapter said Abington Township Police are investigating.
Document Council on American-Islamic Relations, CAIR-Philadelphia Condemns Antisemitic and Racist Vandalism in Glenside, Urges Community to Join Public Gathering, statement, October 6, 2026, cair.com.
Messages that target individuals based on their faith, identity, or background have no place in our schools and undermine the values of respect, inclusion, and dignity that educational institutions are meant to uphold.
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CAIR-Ohio welcomed Rocky River School District’s response to hateful messages left on car windshields at Rocky River High School, CAIR said. CAIR-Ohio encouraged victims to report incidents to law enforcement and contact CAIR-Ohio for legal and community support, the statement said.
Document Council on American-Islamic Relations, CAIR-Ohio Welcomes Rocky River School District’s Response to Hateful Messages, statement, October 6, 2026, cair.com.
The New Jersey chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-NJ), the state’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today condemned the removal of a “Let Gaza Live” sign from a Bergen County Technical School classroom upon pressure from Congressman Josh Gottheimer.
Prior to the September removal of the sign, District Administrators regularly observed [the] classroom while the sign was displayed and never suggested that it violated any policy.
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CAIR-NJ said it condemned the removal of a "Let Gaza Live" sign from a Bergen County Technical School classroom after, it said, a parent contacted Congressman Josh Gottheimer's office and the office contacted Superintendent Dr. Howard Lerner; CAIR-NJ called for reinstatement and protection from political interference.
Document Council on American-Islamic Relations, CAIR-NJ Condemns Removal of Classroom “Let Gaza Live” Poster After Pressure from Rep. Gottheimer, statement, October 8, 2026, cair.com.
A constructive and concrete next step would be a timely meeting with Muslim families to discuss measures that prioritize student well-being and begin rebuilding trust.
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CAIR-Philadelphia said it welcomed the Appoquinimink School Board's public statement and urged concrete steps, including a timely meeting with Muslim families and a public apology from a board member, to support Muslim students and rebuild community trust.
Document Council on American-Islamic Relations, CAIR-Philadelphia Welcomes Appoquinimink School Board Statement, Calls for Concrete Next Steps and Public Apology, statement, October 12, 2026, cair.com.