Indonesian Delegation Visits Fordson:

On Monday, September 14th, a delegation from Indonesia visited Fordson High School.  Dr. Mosallam and his leadership team hosted an informative meeting for the Department of State.  The objectives for the project include:

• To understand the relationship between U.S. religious and secular schools, specifically the roles and responsibilities of the various stakeholders who direct and manage schools;
• To learn how American educators integrate curriculum development and career development opportunities in modern pedagogy;
• To observe how local, state, and national education standards accommodate religious schooling;
• To examine the role of community, religious-based organizations, NGOs, and education activists in promoting quality education;
• To discuss best practices in educating youth on tolerance, pluralism, and responsible citizenship in today’s world;
• To provide opportunities to network with leaders of relevant educational institutions, religious organizations, government entities and, civil society organizations; and
• To gain an understanding of cultural and religious influences in U.S. society by becoming familiar with its people, and its culture, including the experience of marginalized communities, indigenous people, immigrant populations, and Muslims in America.