Leaders from major U.S. public school districts, including NYC's David Banks, faced scrutiny in a House hearing over their responses to antisemitism following the Hamas-led attack on Israel. Republican lawmakers accused them of inadequate action, prompting refutations and defenses.
EXCLUSIVE: New York City Chancellor of Public Schools David Banks grew visibly agitated by the end of his hearing about antisemitism in schools on Wednesday in front of the House Committee on Education and the Workforce. https://t.co/f6F5NwES1o
US school administrators defend record on antisemitism despite government investigation https://t.co/kPbFCHdaLI
The hearing before the House Education and the Workforce subcommittee on secondary education was the first to be held on K-12 antisemitism since the Oct. 7 Hamas terror attack on Israel, which prompted Israel to declare war. https://t.co/h9iHX4IRbg
NYC Schools Chancellor David Banks called out Congress members for looking for "gotcha moments" in a hearing about antisemitism in public school districts. "This convening, for too many people across America and education, feels like the ultimate 'gotcha' moment," he said, as he… https://t.co/BgQZR6vKXC
Congressional hearing probes "vile antisemitism" at several U.S. public school districts https://t.co/SyZhK6yM8M
"Lawmakers grill K-12 school administrators in heated hearing on antisemitic incidents: 4 takeaways." (via @kentran_) https://t.co/A6nX5CL13n
Speaking of antisemitism in schools – our office JUST got a complaint about this graffiti at PS197,” Vernikov wrote, referring to Schools Chancellor David Banks being grilled during a congressional hearing Wednesday over his response to antisemitism in K-12 schools amid the… https://t.co/uFwoVamGuQ
Lawmakers on Capitol Hill grilled New York City Schools Chancellor David Banks on his handling of antisemitism in the classroom, but not everyone is happy with his answers. @MKramerTV and @DougWilliamsTV report. https://t.co/5L7lrMUKIR
Congress grills US public school heads on their handling of antisemitism since Oct. 7 https://t.co/DQlQBZIxkm
Leaders of three large public school systems strongly denied allegations that they let antisemitism run rampant in their schools, telling a congressional panel that they are fighting it with education and, when necessary, discipline. https://t.co/NfKY8n1Bxh
Leaders of some of the nation's leading school districts went before Congress to defend their records of combating rising K-12 antisemitism, but lawmakers were skeptical any of them would be making the honor roll. https://t.co/b3195QMexd
Leaders of some of the largest U.S. public school districts faced questions from a House panel about incidents of antisemitism in their schools. "It's a crisis," House GOP Conference Chair Elise Stefanik tells @nikolendc. "The hearings matter in terms of accountability." https://t.co/RNOoI7EBUV
Not just colleges: Lawmakers call for heads to roll at K-12 schools beset by antisemitism https://t.co/UzHPgXkotV https://t.co/JTqa24Znrn
New York City Schools Chancellor David Banks was grilled about antisemitism in schools Wednesday during a contentious hearing on Capitol Hill. @Mkramertv reports. https://t.co/5L7lrMUKIR
Not just colleges: Lawmakers call for heads to roll at K-12 schools beset by antisemitism - https://t.co/5xn03lMZgp
Leaders of some of the largest U.S. public school districts faced questions from members of Congress Wednesday about incidents of antisemitism in their schools. https://t.co/S4HMOUfmfp
NYC schools boss defiantly insists antisemitic incidents have been dealt with in ‘appropriate fashion’ during grilling by Congress https://t.co/c4P4GjQ1YI https://t.co/YJ90lt81iR
House antisemitism hearing: NYC schools leader reveals case that has 'troubled' him the most https://t.co/fMJ1Py6tny
NYC schools chief David Banks had plenty of comebacks for GOP lawmakers at their anti-semitism hearing — a sharp contrast to how the presidents of Havard, Penn and MIT handled things. https://t.co/2bNurhLbtf
NYC schools chancellor defends response to antisemitism in congressional hearing https://t.co/fhaTsPehyN
K-12 school administrators condemn antisemitism, but lawmakers raise concerns about future actions "We have a long way to go, there's always more to do," one official said. Read more ⬇️ https://t.co/XaJaoTJExy
Members of Congress pressed public-school leaders on how they’ve disciplined teachers and students who engaged in antisemitic behavior since the start of the Israel-Hamas war https://t.co/WDKoksIHQU https://t.co/WDKoksIHQU
Republican lawmakers went after the leaders of prominent K-12 school systems in the U.S. over what they say is a lack of enforcement when antisemitic incidents occur in their districts. https://t.co/GLfzSUj4Hi
Berkeley schools chief grilled by Congress on claims of rampant antisemitism in K-12 classrooms https://t.co/ovVljSs6mw
The rise in antisemitism in K-12 schools was the focus of a House subcommittee hearing on Capitol Hill on Wednesday. https://t.co/2mxHmokek6
K-12 school leaders in U.S. reject allegations that they let antisemitism run rampant https://t.co/VRUBBxVOP3
Chancellor David Banks at congressional hearing defended New York City public schools response to antisemitism and tensions fueled by war in Gaza Republican lawmakers pressed leader of nation’s largest school district to crack down on students and faculty https://t.co/JDrjwQVcWu
Congress grilled public school leaders from New York City to Berkeley, California over their handling of antisemitism, the latest in a series of hearings on the matter https://t.co/nyVwsH5Hea
New York City Schools Chancellor David Banks joined other administrators on Capitol Hill to testify about antisemitism this morning. @elijahwestbrook has a look at what they had to say. https://t.co/5L7lrMUKIR
Leaders from three of the country's largest public school districts testified Wednesday morning on Capitol Hill in a contentious hearing on antisemitism before the House Committee on Education and the Workforce. https://t.co/Hjx4axiBSI
New York City schools chancellor testifies before Congress on antisemitism https://t.co/yfEkvSEp5S https://t.co/uicFTnd2FZ
School district leaders refute accusations of being soft on discipline for antisemitism https://t.co/4gavR7kzch
House Republicans accused leaders of three large school districts Wednesday of doing too little to confront antisemitism in their schools amid a number of incidents and comments targeted at Jewish students. https://t.co/Ps3bFobHYq
In @EdWorkforceDems, we heard from school leaders about steps to address antisemitism and hate in K-12 schools. Teaching about the Jewish experience and addressing all forms of hate is vital to making classrooms safe and more inclusive for all. https://t.co/pwh8NAuYrW
LIVE: House hearing on antisemitism in K-12 schools https://t.co/d2pqhQI5if
House Republicans in a hearing on Wednesday accused school leaders from three politically liberal parts of the U.S. of failing to adequately respond to antisemitism after the Oct. 7 Hamas-led attack on Israel. Here's what to know. https://t.co/uIX1QAloA0
What to know as NYC public schools chief David Banks testifies about antisemitism to Congress https://t.co/C9uxXi58dl
Banks who heads the NYC public school system being grilled as to why his public school is infested with antisemites. https://t.co/zv5xyAuhbf
House @edworkforcecmte @EdWorkforceDems hearing on Antisemitism in K-12 Schools – LIVE online here https://t.co/Ze6sMewWYx
WATCH LIVE: K-12 school school chiefs testify on antisemitism in House hearing https://t.co/ip2xqmCaLc
WATCH LIVE: House Education subcommittee holds hearing on combatting antisemitism in K-12 schools https://t.co/GVRAmVu014 https://t.co/bL54iKuWov