Governor Greg Abbott today encouraged schools to utilize additional lessons and resources shared by the Texas Education Agency (TEA) to increase awareness and understanding of the Israel-Hamas war and root causes of conflict in the region. The recent TEA correspondence includes the following:
- Support for Classroom Discussion on the Hamas-Israel War for Grades 6-12, provided by the Institute for Curriculum Services
- What Is U.S. Policy on the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict? for Grades 9-12, provided by the Council on Foreign Relations
- 10 Ways to Have Conscientious Conversations on the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict for Grades 6-12, provided by the Anti-Defamation League
- How to Talk to Kids About Violence, Crime, and War, provided by Common Sense Media
For details on other state resources and actions, see the Governor’s press release here.