Diversity Course This Weekend

On Saturday, our class of principals, superintendents, and other grad students spent an afternoon with members of the Islamic Center of the Quad Cities. We were welcomed by members of the congregation and treated to a presentation on the world of Islam. Through my college studies and work as a world history teacher, I would like to think that I am well-versed in the cultures and religions of the world. But, I learned even more about the world of Islamic people in the United States. We were treated to a long question and answer session regarding our varying cultures. We were able to witness the late afternoon prayer. I am not sure, but I would bet that I am the only one of my friends who have attended a religious service in a mosque. It was quite an enlightening experience. This course is about diversity and tolerance.