Some schools in Canada avoid discussing Israel-Hamas war, leaving students on their own

Canadian school boards, divisions and districts are taking different approaches to addressing the ongoing Israel-Hamas war — from no mention at all to offering support groups for students. But some teens feel it's important to talk about the conflict in school, fully aware of the tough conversations ahead.

Some schools in Canada avoid discussing Israel-Hamas war, leaving students on their own
A composite image of two teen high school boys, one in a blue sweatshirt at left and another in a beige hooded sweatshirt at right.

Canadian school boards, divisions and districts are taking different approaches to addressing the ongoing Israel-Hamas war — from no mention at all to offering support groups for students. But some teens feel it's important to talk about the conflict in school, fully aware of the tough conversations ahead.