First Impressions, Warm Welcomes, Lasting Belonging – The First Day in Islamic Schools

From ISLA: We’re pleased to share this timely back-to-school reflection from Asmaa Albadawi, Founder & Instructional Coach at Reach & Teach, an ISLA corporate member and partner professional development provider. In this piece, Asmaa explores how Islamic schools can create a welcoming, joyful, and meaningful first-day experience for students and families—and why those first moments can leave a lasting impact.