Some parents in the Nyssa School District voiced their concerns Monday night to school board members after hearing about what their kids are learning in history class.

Dustin Goodwin's 7th grade Social Studies class has spent the past several weeks studying Islamic culture.As part of the curriculum a practicing Muslim woman gave a guest lecture, bringing in her Koran.

The lesson plan also addressed the five pillars of the Islamic faith, but Dustin's parents feel that too much emphasis was put on the religious aspects of the culture, something they say doesn't happen with other religions like Christianity."

Under Oregon State standards "Understanding the importance of the rise of Islam" is outlined. Administrators say in order to abide by that standard lessons about the Islamic religion need to be included.