ABOUT
Across the United States, Jewish students, parents, and teachers are suffering from a massive wave of antisemitism and anti-Israel bias in K-12 public and non-Jewish private schools. Fueled by hate and misinformation on campuses and social media, K-12 education is becoming more hostile to Jews.
Far too many teachers and students ignore history and facts in favor of falsely accusing Israelis and Jews of the most evil crimes, such as colonialism, apartheid, and genocide. At StandWithUs, requests for support with K-12 antisemitic incidents have exploded since October 7, 2023.
At StandWithUs, we saw this threat coming and have been fighting back for over two decades. Now, we are building on that foundation by establishing a powerful K-12 Fairness Center.
OUR PROGRAMS
We’ve provided well-received professional development about Jewish identity, antisemitism, and identifying anti-Israel bias to over 300 teachers, administrators, and school board members.
We’ve trained over a dozen community groups since the start of the 2024-2025 school year, helping parents and community members build strong relationships with their local school districts.
Our network of K-12 educators has over 500 members who support each other, share resources, and organize against bigotry and bias in their unions and schools. We are growing this network and connecting educators with colleagues in their regions and unions, creating strength in numbers.
We investigate antisemitism incident reports from students, parents, and teachers, and use our knowledge of best practices, policies, and relevant laws to hold K-12 schools accountable. Since November 2023, we have responded to over 350 reports of K-12 antisemitism.
StandWithUs systematically tracks school districts and state education policy, providing timely information and analysis to partners across the U.S. We also review curriculum to ensure fairness and prevent bias. Our research has contributed to impactful lawsuits and numerous positive changes in K-12 education at the local and state levels.
