While it is not currently mandatory, our office will fight to ensure that the Holocaust and Holocaust Remembrance Week is taught in our public schools and continue to stand against this attempt to erase history.”Ĭopyright 2021 by KSAT - All rights reserved. Through providing students with historical facts directly from the Texas Holocaust and Genocide Commission, our students will not only be educated about the Holocaust, but will also have a sense of responsibility to recognize and uphold human value. “In light of the recent anti-Semitic protests in San Antonio and across the State of Texas, it is more necessary than ever to ensure future generations do not forget nor question the atrocities of the Holocaust. Jose Menendez, who sponsored SB1828, released the following statement regarding the bill: Sharon Greenwald, another SB1828 advocate, said she’d rather see the law amended, “so that all school districts are accountable to teach one week of tolerance and empathy for all identities.” “I personally think we need to do widespread teacher training,” Ratner said. “We really want to be able to reach out to the districts and let them know we are here as your partner in helping your teachers fulfill this mandate,” Ichilov said.įor teachers who choose to teach the Holocaust, Ichilov said the Jewish Federation has a training session scheduled for Dec. To help them, Ichilov said the Jewish Federation of San Antonio and Holocaust Memorial Museum have resources for educators and students alike, as well as student tours, traveling exhibits and virtual lectures. “I would probably say there are people who simply don’t understand how to do it,” Ichilov said. However, as a former educator, Ichilov said he understands if a teacher feels uncomfortable or unprepared to tell their students about the Holocaust even if they’re trying to do it in an age-appropriate manner. “Does watching a movie during the week fulfill the requirement of educating the children? We don’t think so,” said Nammie Ichilov, president and CEO of the Jewish Federation of San Antonio. “Some schools are only doing like an announcement in the morning that it’s Holocaust Remembrance Week, and maybe it’s teaching one little bit in their announcement,” Ratner said. SB 1828 not only educates students on the atrocities of the Holocaust but also encourages a sense of responsibility allowing them to recognize and uphold the value of tolerance and diversity, helping to prevent future atrocities.Ratner said there are teachers who are doing “really remarkable, meaningful week-long lessons” while other schools are taking a different approach. It also helps establish that students are educated on the historical facts of the Holocaust by requiring the Texas Holocaust and Genocide Commission to create and approve the educational material used for this designated week. This designation ensures that future generations of Texans learn from the lessons taught by millions who have come before them. This bill will dedicate a full memorial week known as Holocaust Remembrance Week in Texas public schools each year. SB 1828 passed unanimously in the House and Senate Chambers, allowing Texas to join 11 other states that require some form of Holocaust education in public schools. Senator José Menéndez authored this bill which was brought to him by four San Antonio women who were concerned by data showing many students were unaware of the Holocaust and the rise in anti-Semitic events in the United States. Greg Abbott signed SB 1828 into law establishing Holocaust Remembrance Week throughout Texas public schools. Holocaust Remembrance Week - January 25-29, 2021 Internet Posting Requirements for Political Subdivisions.Board Members Eligibility/Qualifications.Texas Department of Health & Safety: Immunization Requirements I swore to remember and remind that the Jewish people was not born at Auschwitz and our spiritual, religious, political character was not formed there.Texas Academic Performance Reports (TAPR).Student Wellness and Health Services (Local).Statement for Public Inspection by School Health Advisory Council.Safe Return to In-Person Instruction and Continuity of Services Plan.Procedural Safeguards in Special Education (Spanish).Procedural Safeguards in Special Education (English).Local Government Officer Conflict of Interest Disclosure.Families First Coronavirus Response Act.Electronic Courses, Tx Virtual School Network.District Education Improvement Council Meeting Information.Costs and Metered Amounts for Electricity, Water and Natural Gas.
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