(Monday, January 19, 2026)
StandWithUs sent a legal letter with the North American Values Institute (NAVI) in advance of MLK Jr. Day to the New York City Department of Education and the United Federation of Teachers about an anti-Zionist event being organized by NY City teachers for students as young as 6 years old.
The letter asks the Chancellor and Union President to remind K-12 teachers of the legal framework governing teacher speech and conduct and potential threats to students’ rights. It clarifies the clear lines that teachers may not cross, including actively imposing their personal views on their students, presenting one-sided information about controversial issues, and misleading families with their positions as union members and Department of Education teachers. Such conduct would likely violate students’ rights.
To report antisemitism in public schools, visit HERE.
Download / Read letter HERE.
