Schools are ignoring Holocaust Memorial Day when it is needed more than ever
- Posted on January 27, 2026
- By The Independent
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Schools are ignoring Holocaust Memorial Day when it is needed more than ever
Increasingly, teachers are opting out of marking Holocaust Memorial Day, with many deeming the Holocaust “controversial” amid public concern about the war in Gaza and anger over the actions of the Israeli government. A day about humanity should never have been turned into a political act, says Lauren Libbert.
