In California, some Jewish lawmakers are advocating for reduced focus on Israel and Palestine in upcoming ethnic studies courses in public schools. They argue that the curriculum should center on domestic issues and the experiences of historically marginalized groups within the U.S. Supporters of the bill claim that discussions about foreign conflicts detract from the purpose of ethnic studies. However, this proposal has faced significant pushback from educators and advocacy groups who argue that understanding international contexts is vital to accurately representing community experiences.
We don't think that ethnic studies is a foreign policy discipline, said Tyler Gregory, a supporter of the bill who leads the Jewish Community Relations Council's Bay Area branch.
We cannot teach an accurate picture of many communities' lived experiences domestically if we are unable to discuss what is happening internationally, said Zahra Billoo.
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