Chappaqua School District Faculty Participate In Antisemitism Training

Press release from the Chappaqua Central School District :

On January 9, 2024, all CCSD instructional staff participated in antisemitism training with Myra Clark-Siegel, Director of the American Jewish Committee, Westchester/Fairfield Region.

“This is a part of our work and to improve the sense of belonging for our students,” shared Superintendent of Schools Dr. Christine Ackerman. “We create classroom climates that accept all people for who they are.”

Clark-Siegel’s objectives in the training included understanding antisemitism, how it can present itself, and what we can do about it. She spoke about the diversity within the Jewish community around the world and discussed the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance definition of antisemitism, which was adopted by the Board of Education in an Antisemitism Resolution on December 13, 2023.

“If we can define it, we can understand it, measure it, address it, and prevent it,” Clark-Siegel shared. “We can work to foster greater understanding together.”

This training is one of the many action steps presented to the Board of Education on January 10, 2024 focused on the District’s response to the conflict in the Middle East. Learn more about District outreach related to the current Middle East conflict here.

This press release was produced by the Chappaqua Central School District. The views expressed are the author's own.