Unauthorized Pro-Palestinian Teach-in Sparks Controversy in Oakland Schools

Despite opposition from the school district and concerns from Jewish groups, teachers present students with lessons labeling Israel an 'apartheid state' and discussing 'the historic and unfolding oppression and genocide of Palestinians.'

Teachers in Oakland, California, have been presenting students with pro-Palestinian lessons as part of an unauthorized 'teach-in', despite opposition from the school district and concerns raised by Jewish groups and parents.
The Oakland Education Association, the local teachers' union, has not reviewed the materials, which label Israel an 'apartheid state' and discuss 'the historic and unfolding oppression and genocide of Palestinians.'
The curriculum includes a variety of materials, from coloring books to videos, and covers all grade levels. It also introduces the argument that Palestinian refugees have a right to return to the land that makes up the Jewish state.
Superintendent Kyla Johnson-Trammell has opposed the teach-in, citing a school board policy requiring that 'all sides of a controversial issue are impartially presented.' It remains unclear whether teachers who participate will face disciplinary action.
Despite the controversy, some teachers and parents see the teach-in as a necessary corrective to mainstream education materials that they believe take a pro-Israel view.