Schools Chancellor David Banks testifies in Congress about antisemitism in NYC schools

Antisemitism News

Schools Chancellor David Banks testifies in Congress about antisemitism in NYC schools
Schools
  • 📰 amNewYork
  • ⏱ Reading Time:
  • 27 sec. here
  • 3 min. at publisher
  • 📊 Quality Score:
  • News: 17%
  • Publisher: 59%

Lawmakers in D.C. grilled NYC Schools Chancellor David Banks on Wednesday about what has been done to combat antisemitism in city schools.

New York City Schools Chancellor David Banks testifies at the Education Committee Preliminary Budget hearing on Wednesday, March 15, 2023.to get news, updates, and local insights delivered straight to your inbox!on Wednesday, wanting to know what he had done to combat antisemitism in the city’s public school system—the largest in the nation.

The hearing follows testimony from the presidents of several major higher-education schools, including Harvard University and the University of Pennsylvania. The presidents of both schools resigned shortly after testifying, with their statements coming under heavy fire.

told Banks. “What’s very concerning about these hearings is that we’re getting lip service and a lack of enforcement and accountability.” Shortly after the incident occurred, Banks said the teacher was disciplined and the map was taken down.

We have summarized this news so that you can read it quickly. If you are interested in the news, you can read the full text here. Read more:

amNewYork /  🏆 336. in US

Schools

United Kingdom Latest News, United Kingdom Headlines

Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.

NYC schools chancellor David Banks to testify at congressional hearing on antisemitismNYC schools chancellor David Banks to testify at congressional hearing on antisemitismNYC Schools Chancellor David Banks will testify in front of Congress next month about antisemitism in the city’s public school system.
Read more »

Antisemitism is a 'vile scourge that cannot stand in our public schools,' NYC schools chancellor saysAntisemitism is a 'vile scourge that cannot stand in our public schools,' NYC schools chancellor saysNew York City Schools Chancellor David Banks will appear before a congressional committee Wednesday to testify about antisemitism in public schools.
Read more »

Report: England has more food banks inside schools than regular food banks nationwideReport: England has more food banks inside schools than regular food banks nationwideResearch shows schools have increasingly stepped in as a fourth emergency service and are now the biggest source of charitable food and household aid for families struggling with the cost-of-living crisis.
Read more »

NYC schools chancellor testifies about antisemitism before Congress. Watch the tense exchanges.NYC schools chancellor testifies about antisemitism before Congress. Watch the tense exchanges.New York City Schools Chancellor David Banks testified about antisemitism in schools Wednesday during a contentious hearing on Capitol Hill​.
Read more »

Banks says ‘no’ to reviewing DOE policy on gender guidelines during heated Manhattan education council meetingBanks says ‘no’ to reviewing DOE policy on gender guidelines during heated Manhattan education council meetingSchools Chancellor David Banks doubled down on his response regarding Resolution 248 about transgender athletes in city schools on Thursday.
Read more »

NYC schools chancellor defends response to antisemitism in congressional hearingNYC schools chancellor defends response to antisemitism in congressional hearingNYC schools chancellor defends response to antisemitism in congressional hearing
Read more »



Render Time: 2025-04-01 11:40:57