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NEW YORK—In what could be its third location in one year, the controversial Arab middle and high school Khalil Gibran International Academy (KGIA) may move to PS 287 in the Forte Greene neighborhood of Brooklyn, according to a meeting held between New York City Department of Education official Garth Harries and parents of PS 287 last Wednesday.
Since Arabic culture is closely intertwined with the religion of Islam, the school has raised concerns among parents and advocates because of its potential for betraying the separation of Church and State and providing a potential breeding ground for future terrorists.
Parents of PS 287 last Wednesday used the meeting as an opportunity to voice concerns that their elementary school age children shouldn't have to share space with a high school, which they currently do with one high school and would continue to do with KGIA. As the economy worsens, it's a situation that many schools face.
"It's not safe to be with high school kids. They're out of control. We can't bring kids into the playground," said one parent. Parent also raised concerns that KGIA's curriculum is not being transparent.