As of March 2024, the war in Gaza severely impacted education, with schools closed and universities destroyed. The Harvard Educational Review initiated a special issue on Palestinian education, inviting global academic contributions to discuss various educational aspects related to Palestine. However, by June, just before the publication, the Harvard Education Publishing Group canceled the issue due to complex issues, causing shock among contributors. This decision mirrored broader restrictions faced by US universities regarding Palestinian discussions, influenced by political pressures surrounding allegations of antisemitism.
In March 2024, education in Gaza was decimated; schools were closed, universities were destroyed, and a prestigious American journal planned a special issue on Palestine education.
The Harvard Educational Review sought submissions on Palestinian education, emphasizing the need to contextualize events in Gaza within the histories of occupation and genocide.
Despite finalized contracts and edited articles covering crucial educational topics, the Harvard Education Publishing Group abruptly canceled the special issue on 9 June.
The cancellation followed mounting pressures from the Trump administration regarding alleged antisemitism on campuses, leading many universities to impose restrictions on activism and related academic programs.
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