A recent Department of Education newsletter, claiming Israel is committing genocide in Gaza, was distributed to hundreds of New York City teachers, provoking anger among Jewish educators. The 14-page 'Teacher Career Pathways' newsletter emphasized the need for student voices in response to global injustices, yet faced backlash for perceived antisemitic undertones and political bias. Critics argue the content promotes anti-Israel propaganda and could contravene established regulations against political messaging. This incident underscores ongoing concerns about antisemitism within the city's public school system, following prior controversies in the same vein.
The Department of Education newsletter's claim of 'genocide in Gaza' has incited outrage among Jewish educators, highlighting persistent antisemitism in NYC's public schools.
Teachers criticized the newsletter for allegedly promoting anti-Israel sentiments and violating regulations on political messaging in schools.
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