* Qatar’s Push for Arabic & Social Justice in US Schools

Foreign⁤ rulers should not have a say in what children learn in our nation’s K-12 schools, which ‍is why‍ we should be alarmed by the state of Qatar’s under-the-radar activities in American primary and secondary education.

Public documents from Georgia reveal that Qatar Foundation⁣ International (QFI), the Qatari royal family’s charity arm in the united States, ⁢is funding ⁣multiple education⁤ initiatives in the peach State: K-12 teacher ⁤trainings, Arabic textbooks for young students, and student trips to Qatar.

Qatar is already the largest foreign donor to American higher educational institutions, and if the Qatari royals are now spreading‍ their money ⁣around in Georgia’s ⁣public school operations,⁤ parents have a ‍right to know. But right⁣ now, there are no federal laws requiring K-12 schools to⁤ disclose ⁤when they receive foreign⁤ funding. By contrast, colleges and universities must ‍disclose any foreign ⁤gift above $250,000.

Congress ‍is currently sitting⁣ on a proposed law known as the TRACE ACT, which would require that public ⁤K-12 schools disclose any donation from a foreign contry or a foreign‍ entity of concern. Entities of concern are ⁤those subject to the direction of governments in ⁣iran, North Korea, ⁤and Russia. Qatar-which is ⁢notorious for pouring ‍hundreds of millions of dollars into influence campaigns aimed at the United States-belongs on⁢ the list, too.

Documents show‍ that QFI spent at least $281,000 on education in Georgia: It gave at least $79,000 to‍ Amana Academy-a public charter school in Alpharetta that requires its students to take Arabic-and $202,000 to‍ Georgia State University. On top of this, QFI gave ‍scholarships ⁢ in 2021,for unknown amounts,for eight K-12⁢ students across the state to attend an “immersive Arabic experience” in atlanta and ⁢Detroit,which has a large Arab community.Amana Academy is a K-8 charter school for residents in the Fulton County school district, which sits outside Atlanta.Records show that QFI ⁣provided at least $79,100 in funds to⁤ Amana from 2019 through march 2025. In 2023, Amana (the Arab word for “trust”) thanked QFI for providing a grant that allowed the school⁢ to‍ take 14 ⁤students and 3 staffers on a nine-day “cultural tour” of Qatar. On its LinkedIn page, the school boasts that its relationship with QFI is more than a decade old.

From 2021 to 2025, QFI gave five grants to ⁤Georgia state ⁤University.⁤ The money was earmarked to fund staff and⁣ training for the Arabic teachers Council of⁣ the So

U.S. ⁣classrooms. There are already strong indications that QFI is promoting values and content at odds with parents’⁣ preferences.

The ⁣Arabic Teachers Council of the South, ‍ according to its website, is a community⁤ of educators from universities⁢ and K-12 schools ⁣across southern states. On YouTube,⁤ one can see ⁣a March 2024 training video from the⁢ council and QFI entitled, “Using Films to Explore Social Justice Issues in Arabic Classes.” It features teachers sharing tips on how to get “social justice” topics woven into the curriculum, ⁣even if parents may disagree.

“I⁤ teach at an‍ Episcopal ⁣private school‍ where the majority of the⁣ population is of a Christian background and some ⁤are more on the conservative right side,”⁣ one teacher says, explaining that⁣ when she wants to teach a controversial topic, she gets the ⁤green light from the school’s diversity coordinator.

“Let that⁣ person be a shield-otherwise you are opening yourself⁣ to being attacked by the parents,” the teacher says.

The training video also suggests using as a teaching tool the controversial 2005 Palestinian film ⁤ Paradise Now, which tells the story of two Palestinian ⁢friends plotting a suicide bomber⁤ attack on Israel and has been criticized for its sympathetic portrayal of terrorists. ⁤ ‍

QFI helps to spearhead several other teachers’ councils ⁢across the country. There are chapters based in‍ New York,Chicago,  ‍ Southern California, and elsewhere. Qatar’s virulently anti-Israel⁤ sentiment has seeped into these councils, which have included teachers⁤ who ⁣espouse hate and violence against Israel and jews. QFI funds the councils and encourages Arabic teachers⁤ in K-12 classrooms and at the⁢ university level to join the groups.

Congressional testimony from my colleague, Dr.⁢ Brandy Shufutinsky,highlighted one QFI-funded Arabic teacher at a⁢ public high school in Chicago.The teacher, Fadi Abug

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PHASE 1: ADVERSARIAL RESEARCH, FRESHNESS & BREAKING-NEWS CHECK

the article⁢ alleges an ⁣Instagram post by someone named Abughoush depicts Israeli Prime Minister benjamin Netanyahu eating ⁣dead “kosher” children. this is⁢ a deeply concerning and possibly antisemitic ⁣claim.⁣ A search reveals this claim originated with and has been widely circulated ⁤by hamas-affiliated accounts and pro-Palestinian activists, and has been debunked by⁤ numerous fact-checkers.

* ⁣ Fact Check: Multiple ⁢sources confirm the ‍image⁤ is a⁢ digitally altered and fabricated image intended to incite hatred. Snopes, Reuters, and AP News all⁣ debunk the claim. The original‍ image appears to be a manipulated ‍photograph of Netanyahu eating a pastry.
* Breaking ⁤News Check ⁢(as of 2026/01/29 18:48:25): The debunking of this image remains current as of today. ⁣The image continues to circulate online, requiring⁣ ongoing fact-checking ⁢efforts. The Israel-hamas conflict is ongoing, and disinformation⁤ related to it remains ‍prevalent.
* Qatar Funding: The article discusses concerns about Qatari funding of schools and educational materials. Qatar has provided financial support to various educational initiatives in the US, notably through Qatar Foundation International (QFI). ‍ Qatar Foundation International. The extent and influence of ⁣this funding are‍ subjects of debate and ⁤scrutiny. The TRACE Act is a proposed piece of legislation. As⁤ of January 29, 2026, the TRACE Act has‍ not been passed into law.TRACE Act (H.R.5144).

PHASE 2: ENTITY-BASED GEO

Allegations of Antisemitic Disinformation and Concerns Over Foreign Influence in Education

The article centers on a ⁣claim regarding a fabricated image‍ and raises⁤ concerns about foreign ‍influence in US education.

Primary Entity: Benjamin Netanyahu

Benjamin Netanyahu is the current Prime Minister of Israel. The article alleges he was the subject of a ‍fabricated image ⁢disseminated online. As confirmed ‍by multiple fact-checking organizations, the image was digitally altered and intended to spread misinformation.

Related Entities:

* Hamas: Hamas ⁢ is a Palestinian Sunni-Islamist fundamentalist organization responsible for governing the Gaza Strip. The fabricated image originated with and ⁤was widely circulated by hamas-affiliated accounts.
*‍ ⁣ Qatar: Qatar is a country in the ⁤Middle East. The article expresses concern about Qatari funding‍ of US schools and educational⁢ programs. Qatar Foundation International (QFI) is a key organization involved in these initiatives.
* TRACE act⁢ (H.R.5144): The TRACE Act ‍ is proposed legislation that would ⁢require schools⁣ to disclose foreign funding sources‍ for educational materials and teacher training. As of January 29, 2026,⁣ it has not been enacted.
* Simone Weichselbaum: A research fellow ⁢with the Foundation for Defense of Democracies (FDD). Simone weichselbaum’s FDD Profile.
* ⁤ Foundation for Defense of Democracies (FDD): FDD is a conservative think tank focused on national security.

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