u003cp style=u0022font-weight: normal;u0022u003eu003cemu003eHow do we talk to our young people about what’s happening in the middle east, and the rise of islamophobia and anti-semitism?u003cbru003eu003cbru003eu003c/emu003eu003cspan style=u0022color: #000000;u0022u003eu003cstrong style=u0022font-family: ‘Playfair Display’, serif; background-color: transparent; letter-spacing: 0.2px;u0022u003eAn Educator’s Guide to the Middle East Conflict, Islamophobia and Anti-Semitismu003c/strongu003eu003c/spanu003eu003c/pu003e u003cpu003eIn this episode of u003ca href=u0022https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLAn6MuzvvD8NMCr72zmhsStnKb4zezg9Uu0022 rel=u0022noopeneru0022u003eFreedom Fridayu003c/au003e, brightbeam CEO Chris Stewart, Sharif El-Mekki, CEO of the Center for Black Educator Development, and Ismael Jimenez, u003cspanu003eDirector of Social Studies Curriculum at Philadelphia Public Schools,u0026nbsp;u003c/spanu003eu003cspanu003eIsmael Jimenez, u003c/spanu003ehave an enlightening discussion about the current events in the Middle East. They highlight the importance of teaching students about the historical context – as well as addressing rampant Islamophobia and Anti-Semitism.u003c/pu003e u003cpu003eThe episode centers on the need for a robust understanding of the situation based on empathy, rather than oversimplifying matters. The conversation touches on the difficulty of broaching such topics in a classroom setting, vital aspects to include such as geography, history, cultural diversity, and the overarching need for a compassionate response.u003c/pu003e u003cpu003eThe connection between Black Americans and Palestinians was discussed, considering historical and transnational connections. Finally, the conversation emphasized the value of studying peace and developing a broader human contract, moving beyond individual biases, and encouraging students to think critically and empathetically.u003c/pu003e u003cp style=u0022u0022u003eu003cemu003eListen to the full episode above and let us know, how should teachers be covering what’s currently taking place in Gaza?u003c/emu003eu003c/pu003e
Teaching About Islamophobia, Anti-Semitism, and the Middle East.
