Debbie Almontaser resigns

Debbie Almontaser was going to be the principal of the new Khalil Gibran International Academy. This public school's focus is Arab language and culture.

Debbie Almontaser was criticized for her explanation of the meaning of 'intifada'. She was asked about this meaning from a student referring to a shirt reading "Intifada NYC".

To read/watch/listen to an overview of what happened and interviews with Paula Hajar and Mona Eldahry by DemocracyNow!, please click here.

Mona Eldahry is a co-founder of AWAAM, the group that distributed the controversial T-shirts.