On Wednesday, New York City Schools Chancellor David Banks, along with leaders from other large U.S. public school districts, testified before Congress on Capitol Hill regarding the handling of antisemitism in schools. The hearings, convened by the House Committee on Education and the Workforce, focused on incidents of antisemitism across K-12 schools nationwide. During the session, Republican lawmakers pressed for more stringent measures against antisemitism, highlighting the urgency of the issue amid rising tensions. House GOP Conference Chair Elise Stefanik described the situation as "a crisis," emphasizing the importance of the hearings for accountability. The hearings are part of a series addressing this issue, reflecting growing concerns about the safety and inclusivity of educational environments.
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
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
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 chancellor defends response to antisemitism in congressional hearing https://t.co/fhaTsPehyN
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
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
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
LIVE: House hearing on antisemitism in K-12 schools https://t.co/d2pqhQI5if
What to know as NYC public schools chief David Banks testifies about antisemitism to Congress https://t.co/C9uxXi58dl
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
It was great to speak with parents, teachers, and students who've come to Washington for the @EdWorkforceCmte's hearing on pervasive antisemitism in K-12 schools. Be sure to tune in. https://t.co/8DQvSC8aBD
LIVE: Parents Defending Education Speak Before House Hearing on Antisemitism in K-12 Schools https://t.co/TPyBZrlU4D
📺📺WATCH📺📺 House Republicans host press conference with @DefendingEd before today’s @EdWorkforceCmte hearing on antisemitism in K-12 schools. https://t.co/NaMdI1r0tP
The leaders of three large public school systems will appear before Congress on Wednesday to answer questions about how they have handled incidents of antisemitism on their school campuses. https://t.co/JYT0iKVoc3
Leaders of some of the largest U.S. public school districts are facing questions from a House panel Wednesday about incidents of antisemitism in their schools. https://t.co/g5sV749ihS
Happening Today: NYC Schools Chancellor David Banks will testify before Congress as part of a series of hearings addressing antisemitism at schools. @elijahwestbrook has the details. https://t.co/YYknSnsBrI
House Education Cmte hearing today on "Confronting Pervasive Antisemitism in K-12 Schools”
NYC Schools Chancellor David Banks is preparing to testify before the same congressional committee that questioned college presidents on antisemitism. The focus this time is antisemitism in grades K-12. @MKramerTV spoke to him about his testimony. https://t.co/480XBVGTij
Chancellor Banks must tell Congress that antisemitism is a huge problem in NYC public schools https://t.co/hD1TfoO9j8 https://t.co/5isSLfEVEr