Over 70% of Jewish teachers fear professional backlash for speaking out, ADL report says

Nearly three-quarters of Jewish teachers’ union members self-censor over antisemtic or antizionist hostility

Jonathan Greenblatt of the Anti-Defamation League said the finding revealed a ‘structural and cultural failure’

Over 70% of Jewish teachers in unions fear speaking out about antisemitism, ADL report finds

More than 70% of Jewish teachers in unions fear that speaking up about antisemitism in their union could harm their careers or reputations, according to a study published Thursday by the Anti-Defamation League. The report, “Antisemitism in U.S. Teachers Unions,” surveyed 307 Jewish members of teachers unions in 24 states — with significant representation from California, Massachusetts and New York — as well as two focus groups of current union m…

ADL study: Jewish teachers report widespread antisemitism, self-censorship in US unions

A new ADL study of Jewish members of US teachers' unions found widespread reports of anti-Jewish hostility, with most respondents saying they feel pressure to self-censor

Report: Nearly three-quarters of Jewish teachers’ union members self-censor over anti-Jewish, anti-Israel hostility

“What we found is not the work of a few bad actors," Jonathan Greenblatt of the Anti-Defamation League stated. "It is a structural and cultural failure.”

Over 70% of Jewish teachers fear professional backlash for speaking out, ADL report says

The report states that antisemitism existed in teachers' union spaces before the events of October 7, but the subsequent conflict accelerated and intensified existing dynamics.

ADL: Most local teachers unions have become antisemitic

“Teachers unions were built on the promise of solidarity, fairness and dignity for every worker. This report makes clear that this promise is being broken for Jewish educators across the country,” said Jonathan Greenblatt, ADL CEO and National Director. (Press Release)