Public Schools

0 Politics Education

Bonjour Chai · 27 Sep

The episode delves into the controversial mixing of pro-Palestinian rhetoric with an Indigenous rights protest at a Toronto public school event, examining the tension this incited among Jewish parents.

0 Politics Education

Education Is on the Ballot

Emily Alhadeff in The Cholent · 23 Aug

In the contentious Washington state superintendent race, David Olson, a retired Naval officer, discusses his candidacy against incumbent Chris Reykdal.

0 Education Politics

The battle over Louisiana’s Ten Commandments law is over the future of church-state separation

Michael A. Helfand in JTA · 26 Jun

Louisiana's governor, Jeff Landry, recently signed a law mandating the display of the Ten Commandments in public school classrooms by 2025, prompting a lawsuit from the ACLU, including Jewish families, citing a violation of the First Amendment's separation of church and state.

0 Education Jewish Law

Jewish parents join lawsuit challenging Louisiana law requiring Ten Commandments in schools

Jackie Hajdenberg in JTA · 25 Jun

Several Jewish families, alongside others, are part of a lawsuit challenging a new Louisiana law mandating the display of the Ten Commandments in public school classrooms.

0 Education Jewish Law

Louisiana's Ten Commandments Requirement

Emes Ve-Emunah · 21 Jun

Louisiana recently passed a law mandating the display of the Ten Commandments in every classroom of public schools and colleges, making it the only state with such a requirement.

0 Education Antisemitism

NYC Schools Chief: ‘Qataris Write the Check’ for Brooklyn School

Francesca Block in The Free Press · 12 May

During a congressional hearing on antisemitism in public schools, NYC schools chancellor David C. Banks clarified that an anti-Israel map displayed in a Brooklyn classroom was not funded by the Qatar Foundation, despite their donations to the NYC Department of Education.

0 Education Antisemitism

These Jewish teens have advice for public schools paralyzed by the debate over Gaza

Josephine Wettan in JTA · 9 May

Jewish teens are sharing their experiences of feeling unsupported and unequipped to handle discussions on Israel-Palestine conflicts in public schools, with many schools failing to provide adequate education or resources.

0 Antisemitism Education

Next up for congressional antisemitism hearings: NYC’s public schools

Luke Tress in JTA · 7 May

The House Republicans are expanding their antisemitism hearings to include public schools, with a focus on New York City's school system led by Chancellor David Banks.

0 Education Holocaust

Teens say state Holocaust education mandates are only as good as the schools that adopt them

Anya Heiden in JTA · 7 May

The article discusses the impact of state Holocaust education mandates on public schools in the U.S. and how the effectiveness of these mandates varies depending on the schools that implement them.

0 Education Literature

Prominent Jewish book-ban advocate says Florida’s crackdown on ‘frivolous challenges’ won’t deter him

Andrew Lapin in Forward · 21 Feb

Bruce Friedman, a Jewish father in Florida, has actively advocated for book bans in public schools, successfully pushing for the removal of Anne Frank's Diary: The Graphic Adaptation among other titles.

0 Education Communities

Jewish groups are fighting a new Texas law that allows unlicensed chaplains to replace school guidance counselors

Beth Harpaz in Forward · 20 Feb

Jewish groups are opposing a new Texas law that allows unlicensed chaplains to replace licensed guidance counselors in public schools, with each school board having to decide on the shift by March 1.

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Heritage Foundation: Lower tuition inflation in states with school choice

JNS · 8 Sep 2023

A recent study from the Heritage Foundation challenges the belief that school choice increases tuition costs.

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Beyond Abstinence

Maggie Phillips in Tablet · 19 Sep 2022

The article discusses the role of sex education in public schools and the usual focus on abstinence-only curricula.

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I'm glad Coach Kennedy can pray at the 50-yard line

Nora Berman in Forward · 27 Jun 2022

In the case of Kennedy vs. Bremerton School District, the Supreme Court ruled in favor of high school football coach Joe Kennedy, allowing him to pray at the 50-yard line after games.

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Bringing Teen Outreach to a Whole New Level

JA Mag in Jewish Action · 11 Nov 2021

NCSY's Jewish Student Union (JSU) is a network of culture clubs for Jewish public school teens in the US and Canada, impacting around 12,000 teens annually.

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Getting Rich in the Diversity Marketplace

Sean Cooper in Tablet · 21 Apr 2021

The article discusses the financial implications of the ethnic studies curriculum in California and the growing industry surrounding diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs.

0 Culture Education

Bonus: The First Unorthodox Havdalah

Unorthodox · 14 Mar 2020

In this bonus episode of Unorthodox, producer Josh Kross shares a Havdalah ritual and discusses a debate within the show's community about handling Nazi war criminals.

0 Education Communities

A History of Jewish Day Schools

Jenna Weissman Joselit in Tablet · 29 Aug 2018

Jewish day schools were once frowned upon by American Jews, who favored the public school system as a means of integration into American society.

0 Holidays Communities

School’s Out—But Why?

Mark Oppenheimer in Tablet · 11 Sep 2015

The author argues that in cities where the Jewish population is small and teacher absenteeism is not an issue, public schools should not be closed for Jewish holidays like Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur.

0 Education Jewish Law

Holy Ground Ep. 7

Unorthodox · 10 Sep 2015

In episode 7 of Holy Ground, host Mark Oppenheimer and Tablet staffers discuss public schools closing for Jewish holidays and a New York Times opinion piece on West Bank extremists.

0 Israel Antisemitism

Jews Don’t Feel Safe in France: French Aliyah Soars

Zvi Volk in Jewish Action · 9 Mar 2015

A significant increase in French Jews making aliyah to Israel is driven by a growing sense of insecurity due to rising anti-Semitism in France.

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