The Special Commission on Combating Antisemitism in Massachusetts aims to combat a rise in antisemitism in K-12 schools, particularly following the October 7, 2023 Hamas attack. The commission's report indicates a lack of consistent response from schools, with the state education department having limited oversight on teaching materials regarding antisemitism and Jewish history. To address this, the Massachusetts Board of Elementary and Secondary Education has proposed forming an Advisory Council on Holocaust and Genocide Education to assist schools in complying with the state's Genocide Education Mandate.
The Special Commission on Combating Antisemitism released a report revealing "a stark escalation" of antisemitic incidents in schools - particularly after the Hamas attack on Israel on Oct. 7, 2023, with students, educators, and administrators struggling to find appropriate responses.
The Massachusetts Board of Elementary and Secondary Education (BESE) recommended the creation of an Advisory Council on Holocaust and Genocide Education. This council will help schools implement programs that fulfill the state's Genocide Education Mandate.
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