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Ethnic Studies
CA AB 715: Governor Newsom Signs Antisemitism “Civil Rights” Bill That Protects Absolutely No One
What began as a promising civil-rights bill to protect Jewish and Israeli-American students in California’s public schools has been gutted beyond recognition.
To Protect Zionism, We Must Reject Ethnic Studies
We cannot protect Jewish students while endorsing a curriculum that teaches others to hate Jews. And we cannot defend Zionism while legitimizing an ideology that slanders it as oppression.
A New Ethnic Studies Bill in California: Overview of AB 1468
PeerK12 has done the homework for you - so all you have to do is get caught up by reading our notes. Below are the top level details about the new California Ethnic Studies Assembly Bill 1468, and our analysis of how effective these provisions will be in protecting the civil rights of not only Jewish students and teachers, but also all students who might be affected if this bill passes - or fails to pass.
Anti-Israel ethnic studies unfunded in California - Is the fight over?
The 2025–26 California state budget presented by Governor Gavin Newsom last month notably fails to allocate funding for Assembly Bill 101 (AB101) - yet another glaring reminder of the rushed and ill-conceived nature of the requirement for districts to offer Ethnic Studies courses. As spelled out in the bill – without funding, it is not mandated – which means districts do not need to implement it.
Facts Matter: A Historically Accurate Perspective on Debunking (Arab) Palestinian Misinformation
If you’ve ever wished you could counter bizarre accusations but felt hesitant to do so because you weren’t sure how to respond to each one with verified factual evidence, then you’ve come to the right place....
The Ethnic Studies Battlegrounds: Political Ideology, Teacher Unions, and a Divided Jewish Community
The ethnic studies battle extends beyond education—it represents a battle for the ideological future of America’s youth. It is also a crucial issue for the American Jewish community, which faces the risk of further division or, alternatively, the opportunity for unity in the fight against this radicalization.
When Schools Face Antisemitism: The Importance of Crisis Response and Accountability
Schools across the United States are grappling with antisemitism, from swastikas on lockers to Holocaust jokes in classrooms and classmates wearing terrorist-identified clothing such as the keffiyeh. Yet most district administrators and school boards lack the tools to respond swiftly and effectively, leaving students and families to fend for themselves.
PeerK12’s Incident Response & Crisis Management Support offers a lifeline for schools navigating these difficult situations.
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