It has been ten years since the horrifying terrorist attack of September 11, 2001. And, the impact of this incident was evident in various places. An area where the impact of the attack was less obvious was in the American education system.

Less than half the states explicitly identify the 9/11 attacks in the high school standards for social studies. However, some teachers have worked hard to educate the students better about 9/11 and its repercussions. They have looked to promote a better understanding of the U.S. foreign policy in the Middle East region. They also tried to promote a deeper understanding of the stereotypes certain students bring to school about viewing Muslims as terrorists and teaching them about the diversity of Islamic culture worldwide.

Apart from memorial activities, the core question is which schools embed 9/11 and its consequences into curricula in a meaningful way to assist students in comprehending the changes and challenges of the incidents in the country and internationally.

To commemorate the 10th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, the U.S. The Department of Education has launched a new website with resources related to the incidents. The topics within the Education Department page include:

• 9/11 and the Constitution
• The September 11 Documentary Project from the Library of Congress
• A look at home, ordinary citizens, acted in extraordinary ways.
• Federal agencies and federal grantees create the materials included on the page.

The resources will help teachers reflect on the 9/11 attacks and bring a deeper understanding among the students.