A textbook and related project about Islam came under scrutiny from about two dozen parents at the Alexandria Township Middle School on Monday evening when concerns were raised over the content and age-appropriateness of the materials.



Some families questioned whether the textbook used to teach 78 sixth-graders -- part of the "History Alive!" series -- delves too deeply into the Islamic faith.



A recent project assigned to students requiring them to create a collage about Islam caused many to attend the monthly curriculum meeting to discuss the content for a middle school audience.

informed the parents that they can submit formal complaints to the school district about the textbook, which would result in a review by a committee of school officials.

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