Hanada Taha

Public discourse about Arabic diglossia and reading for children has been on the rise as of late, garnering the attention of many across both the Arab world and its diaspora populations. It has also been used as a vindication of colonial praxis specifically emerging from public discussions regarding the academic achievements of Palestinian minoritized communities in Israel.

Literacy is the cornerstone of all science. Without the ability to read well and comprehend and express scientific thought, inventions and ideas will be consigned to float within the limited space of those who understand science. In the United States, the national science education standards committee defines science literacy as the "means that a person can ask, find or determine answers to questions derived from curiosity about everyday experiences.