MEOC is a national network of educators dedicated to disseminating apolitical and nonpartisan information, resources and activities furthering understanding about the Middle East, including the Arab world, Israel, Iran, Turkey, and Afghanistan.

MEOC’s target audience is non-specialists at the K-12 and college levels, although its services are also relevant to broader community needs. We have members around the country. Our services include the Middle East Book Award, an annual travel award for members to attend our annual meeting and workshop, and a member forum.

Middle East Book Award

The 2024 Winners are here!
Our annual book award is given in three categories, recognizing quality books for children and young adults that contribute meaningfully to greater understanding of the Middle East. 

Annual Meeting and Workshop

We look forward to meeting you all in person once again! Check our Member forum for online offerings in the meantime.

Become a Member

Joining MEOC is FREE. You'll get access to our member forum to interact with colleagues at all levels.
​Paid & professional memberships gain voting privileges.

Resources

In this section, you can find peer-reviewed teaching resources, lesson plans, an image gallery of Creative-Commons licensed photos, and more.

Reviews and articles are curated by fellow MEOC members.

Are you interested in contributing a review or write-up of a favorite resource or lesson plan? Let us know!

Upcoming Events

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