After nearly two years of controversy and debate, California finally approved its model curriculum for ethnic studies in March. Following more than 80,000 public comments, the document seemed to be the result of painstaking compromise, as initiatives bound by politics often are. And though not universally adored, it is likely to survive the governor’s veto…
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Banning critical race theory will gut the teaching of Jewish history
Anyone teaching the past by skipping over the unpleasant parts isn’t teaching history. They are engaged in propaganda. Jewish tradition understands this:…
Education
Critical race theory meets Holocaust education in Louisiana
At first, Danny Mintz was excited to learn that lawmakers in his state, Louisiana, were considering mandating Holocaust education in public schools. A…
Philanthropy
Polish leaders wrap up year of learning with Bay Area rabbis
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Education
Marin includes antisemitism in ethnic studies curriculum
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Education
New Lehrhaus rises from HaMaqom’s ashes
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Education
After S.F. teachers’ union vote on Israel, others follow suit
Since the May 19 vote by the San Francisco teachers’ union condemning Israel’s actions during the conflict in Gaza and supporting the boycott movement,…
Education
Decision to close HaMaqom ‘irreversible,’ leadership says
The local Jewish community might have been shocked last week when HaMaqom | The Place, the Berkeley-based adult education organization known for decades…
Bay Area
Jewish education hub HaMaqom to close after 47 years
HaMaqom | The Place, a unique Jewish education center in Berkeley and a hub for adult enrichment programs for 47 years, announced in a press release…