Students learn about Arab culture
A Philadelphia-based nonprofit group is educating elementary and high school students about Arab culture. Today, they’re bringing an artist directly into the schools. From WHYY’s arts and culture desk, Alex Schmidt reports.
A Philadelphia-based nonprofit group is educating elementary and high school students about Arab culture. Today, they’re bringing an artist directly into the schools. From WHYY’s Arts and Culture desk, Alex Schmidt reports.
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