https://pjmedia.com/tatler/2011/02/08/texas-school-district-mandates-arabic-language-and-culture-studies/feed/PJ Media is a leading news site covering culture, politics, faith, homeland security, and more. Our reporters and columnists provide original, in-depth analysis from a variety of perspectives.en-usWed, 10 Jun 2026 07:02:55 -0400<![CDATA[I&#8217;ve been hearing rumbles about this for a month or so now, as many parents in the area are not happy about it.  At issue is Mansfield Independent School District&#8217;s decision to force students at a few of its schools to learn Arabic.  It&#8217;s not an elective; Arabic will be a required language.  Parents are also upset at the way the district notified them of the new requirement.]]>Tue, 08 Feb 2011 07:02:06 -0500<![CDATA[Bryan Preston]]>https://pjmedia.com/bryan-preston-1/2011/02/08/texas-school-district-mandates-arabic-language-and-culture-studies-n140345