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Florida Is Scouring College Textbooks for Antisemitism

Last updated: January 27, 2025 11:33 am
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The recent controversy surrounding test questions at Florida International University has sparked a statewide effort to vet course materials for antisemitism and anti-Israel bias. State lawmaker Randy Fine, endorsed by President Trump, raised concerns about test questions that he believed were biased and antisemitic. In response, Chancellor Ray Rodrigues removed the textbook in question and initiated a review process involving faculty panels at all 12 universities in the State University System of Florida.

The textbook in question, “Terrorism and Homeland Security,” came under scrutiny for its alleged anti-Israel bias. However, the primary author of the book, Jonathan R. White, has a background in security research and counterterrorism training, raising questions about the validity of the accusations. The publisher of the book, Cengage Group, acknowledged that the test questions were poorly constructed and has halted sales of the book pending a full academic review.

The statewide vetting effort has drawn criticism from academic freedom groups, who argue that it amounts to “thought policing” and violates professors’ rights to determine pedagogy. The Association of Jewish Studies has also voiced concerns about the disproportionate scrutiny faced by instructors in Jewish Studies and related fields. Despite these criticisms, Chancellor Rodrigues has defended the initiative as a necessary step to ensure academic integrity.

As the review process continues, faculty members will assess course materials for antisemitism and anti-Israel bias using specific keywords related to Israel, Palestine, Zionism, and Judaism. The goal is to identify any instances of bias and address them accordingly. While some see this effort as a positive step towards academic integrity, others fear that it may lead to further political battles over what professors can teach and say in the classroom.

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In the coming weeks, experts will be brought in to examine the materials further if bias is identified. Chancellor Rodrigues emphasized the need to determine whether the issues raised by the test questions are isolated incidents or part of a broader problem within the university system. This ongoing review process reflects the complex and contentious nature of addressing bias and discrimination in academia.

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