Ever wonder why key federal agencies perennially face a shortage of Arabic speakers?
Here's one reason why that won't be changing any time soon. The Mansfield school district in Texas has canceled some Arabic classes after 200 parents showed up at a meeting on the new curriculum, with some angry that their children were going to be taught about Islam.
Texas schools nix Arabic classes over fears of Islam - Education - Salon.com
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