Hello community members,
We need letters of support for Holocaust Education in Nevada.
Tell the Nevada Assembly Committee on Education you support AB 231 in Nevada by sending an email TODAY to AsmED@asm.state.nv.us
Suggested email below:
Subject: I support AB 231 for Nevada
Body:
Hello Nevada Assembly Committee on Education,
I am writing to express our strong support for AB 231, which revises provisions governing education on the Holocaust and other genocides in the State of Nevada. This bill will establish an important foundation within Nevada's Department of Education by ensuring the Holocaust and genocide education is accurate, comprehensive, and meaningful for all students across our state. Specifically, this bill will:
- Tighten definitions of Holocaust/genocides and will set parameters for what genocide is and what quality Holocaust education should include. This has never been in statute in Nevada and should not be overlooked.
- A subcommittee will be formed which will report what the Nevada Department of Education/school districts require, including materials, training, and curriculum.
- The subcommittee will include nonprofit organizations, the Department of Education, school districts, and members of the Governors Holocaust Education Advisory Council.
- In addition, the subcommittee will take a full inventory of educational resources from the community to identify opportunities to link school districts with resources and identify gaps that need to be addressed.
Furthermore, according to a recent study commissioned by Echoes & Reflections with evaluation oversight from USC Shoah Foundation, students who have participated in Holocaust education programs have more pluralistic attitudes and are more open to differing viewpoints, challenge intolerant behavior in others, and stand up to negative stereotyping. When presented with a bullying scenario, students with Holocaust education reported being more likely to offer help. And, students exposed to Holocaust education demonstrate higher critical thinking skills and a greater sense of social responsibility and civic efficacy.
These positive results are needed now in the State of Nevada and will contribute to a more tolerant, respectful, and civil society. We strongly urge your support for AB 231 in 2021.
Thank you,
[Insert name here]