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.
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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.