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Holocaust Argument Essay

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The Holocaust is without a doubt one of the most disturbing moments in history. For many years, schools have been trying to teach students about the existence of the Holocaust with an aim of ensuring that its events do not get lost. However, the case in which the Rialto school district gave eighth-grade students an assignment to read a few articles and conclude whether the Holocaust happened or not raises serious moral questions. This was after reports appeared that some of the students were given high marks for concluding that there was no such Nazi atrocity (Yarbrough). Although the district issued an apology, sent the teachers to sensitivity training, and had the students visit the Museum of Tolerance as a way of handling the situation, …show more content…

After all, the teachers offered a profuse apology and took measures to ensure that they correct the notion created by the students’ mind by having them visit the Tolerance Museum. To this group opposing the sacking decision, the measures taken to address the issue are already enough and should be enough reason to pardon the teachers involved. While this is a valid point, it has one major problem. As Karin Klein notes in another article, when the San Bernardino Sun first reported the issue, the district’s initial reaction was to defend the assignment. According to the district officials, the move was meant to help “Students to engage in developing critical thinking skills” (Klein). Although these officials later took a different stand, their initial position is a clear indication that they found nothing wrong on how the assignment proceeded. Considering the critical role that the teacher plays in the education system, it is only fair that the concerned authorities step in to ensure that the teachers looking after children are highly trained and adhere to the professional code of ethics. Allowing teachers who have already had questionable character to continue teaching the same children as though nothing happened will pose serious questions on the quality of the education system in

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