4/4/2008: Visitors from University of Minnesota's Human Rights Department

Al-Amal school was honored on Friday to receive visitors from the University of Minnesota's Human Rights Department. The school welcomed Kristi Rudelius-Palmer, Natela Jordan, Patrick Finnegan and Bassam Bahgat. The visitors took a detailed tour of the school. They visited several classes, the computer lab, the library, and the prayer room.
The group met with the school administration and a few board members over lunch. Several topics involving the core curriculum, the Islamic studies subjects and the school policies regarding discipline were discussed.
Several ideas were brought up to further the co-operation between Al-Amal School and the Human Rights Center.
Al-Amal takes pride in hosting visitors throughout the year. Its commitment to education takes a special significance by visits like these.