New Guide for Schools on Dealing with Antisemitism

A new guide from the Ministry of Education is now intended to help schools effectively respond to antisemitic incidents. Teachers, students, as well as civil society and research organizations were involved in its development.

In an evaluation of its measures to combat antisemitism commissioned by the EU Commission, the Ministry of Education performed well overall, as emphasized in a press release from the Ministry of Education. However, in the sub-area "Response to Incidents," there was still room for improvement. As a result, the research project "Antisemitism in Schools - Perspectives of Those Affected and Case Management Strategies" was launched. The outcome is the guide, which was presented on Tuesday evening at the House of Austrian History and is one of the 49 measures of the renewed "National Strategy Against Antisemitism 2.0."

Schools Receive Guide for Dealing with Antisemitic Incidents

On 26 pages, the brochure contains information on antisemitism, specifically Israel-related antisemitism, and the factor of school culture, as well as action guidelines for interventions in antisemitic incidents and references to further information and counseling centers. For Oskar Deutsch, the president of the Jewish Religious Society, the guide complements previous efforts with the aim of "making schools a safe place for all students." At the same time, he emphasized that "much more" measures are needed to reduce prejudices. For Minister of Education Christoph Wiederkehr (NEOS), the guide is "an important component of our actions against antisemitism."

(APA/Red)

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