Dear Advocacy Network,
I wanted to make sure you knew about this upcoming webinar for AASA members. I know some of you are beginning to hear about federal efforts to engage schools in identifying students prone to radicalization. We are anticipating a large roll-out of federal programs later this spring aimed at asking school leaders to engage in efforts related to the FBI’s Countering Violent Extremism program. In addition, I know some of you are in discussions with your board or technology directors about software purchases or practices that you can use to identify students who may be prone to extremist behavior, and this webinar may be informative. Details below.
AASA Members Only: Can Schools Help Counter Violent Extremism?
Presenter:Michael German, fellow, Brennan Center for Justice at NYU Law School
Michael German is a 16-year veteran of federal law enforcement. German served as a special agent with the Federal Bureau of Investigation, where he specialized in domestic terrorism and covert operations. German is now a fellow with the Brennan Center for Justice’s Liberty and National Security Program, which seeks to ensure that our government respects human rights and fundamental freedoms in conducting the fight against terrorism.
German will present on federal efforts to engage schools in a relatively new, anti-terrorism initiative called Countering Violent Extremism (CVE). The program asks school personnel to assess children for their vulnerability to extremism. A number of vendors are also beginning to offer programs to districts to assist school leaders in monitoring students for exposure to radicalization within the school environment.
German will share the research basis for conducting CVE programs in schools, specifically highlighting recent efforts in the UK to address extremism in schools. He will also answer questions such as:
1) Are there reliable indicators that can be used to determine who from the general population is going to become violent in the future?
2) Can children be accurately assessed for their vulnerability to extremism?
3) Do CVE programs suggest that Muslim religious practices and political viewpoints should be monitored by schools?
4) What best practices can schools employ to determine whether a student may be headed toward a path of radicalization?
Best,
Sasha
Sasha Pudelski – Assistant Director, Policy & Advocacy – 703-774-6933 (cell) – AASA, The School Superintendents Association –1615 Duke Street – Alexandria, VA 22314
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