ADL Finds 70% of Jewish Educators Self-Censor in Teachers Unions
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Updated · Fox News · Aug 28
ADL Finds 70% of Jewish Educators Self-Censor in Teachers Unions
1 articles · Updated · Fox News · Aug 28
Summary
307 Jewish union members surveyed by the ADL described antisemitism in teachers unions as widespread, with 73.6% saying they censor themselves and 47.6% cutting back on union participation.
70% said raising concerns about treatment of Jews in union spaces could bring reputational or professional consequences, and 69% of those who complained to union leadership were dissatisfied with the response.
More than 70% said union statements on the Israel-Hamas war failed to condemn Hamas or the Oct. 7 atrocities; about 52% reported minimization or denial of those attacks, and nearly 49% heard “Zionism” used pejoratively.
AFT President Randi Weingarten and the NEA said they oppose antisemitism and are working with Jewish groups on training and resources, while advocates said leadership changes may be needed if hostility is coming from the top.
The report spans educators in 24 states, mostly public schools, and lands as the ADL says U.S. antisemitic incidents hit 6,274 in 2025.