This past weekend, the terrorist group Hamas attacked and murdered Israeli citizens. As a school that advocates for “youth from every quarter,” we acknowledge that many people in our community have been deeply affected. More innocent lives in Israel and Gaza will be lost as this event continues to unfold, and the human suffering will be immeasurable.
We call on the adult community at Andover to provide more education about important current events and world issues. The 2023 State of the Academy revealed that 77.6% of students get their news from social media such as Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook – all of which have a history of being unreliable and perpetuating misinformation. We need to do better. Andover should provide more spaces where students can learn about complex topics in a mediated and open environment. As the next generation and supposed “leaders of tomorrow,” we hope that we can create a better, more peaceful world where all human life is valued, respected, and understood. Education is necessary for this.
