European Textbooks: Poland Review
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December 2024
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Abstract
IMPACT-se’s analysis of 42 Polish school textbooks highlights important strides in the representation of Jews, Jewish history and the Holocaust. The study reveals growing acknowledgment of Jewish presence inPoland and the community’s contributions to society. The report also spotlights greater efforts to evoke empathy and understanding for Jewish suffering during the Holocaust.The report identifies areas for further improvement, such as addressing lingering antisemitic stereotypes and ensuring balanced narratives on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Nonetheless, today’s textbooks reflect progress and a commitment to fostering greater inclusivity and historical accuracy in Polish education.
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Antisemitism: Education against Holocaust Education Attitudes to Jews Attitudes to Israel Curriculum and Schoolbooks Main Topic: Education Religious Education
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