'I've had students deny the Holocaust in class': far-right extremism on the rise in classrooms (opens original article in a new tab)

A teachers' union in New Zealand is seeking expert advice to address the rising prevalence of far-right extremism in classrooms, including reports of students expressing harmful ideologies such as Holocaust denial, anti-Semitism, and misogyny.

• Teachers report increased far-right extremist views among students, including Holocaust denial and misogyny.
• PPTA seeks expert guidance to develop guidelines for handling extremist ideologies in classrooms.
• Students are exposed to harmful online content through algorithms, leading to concerns about digital safety and critical thinking.