Why Now?
Following the October 7 Hamas attack on Israel, there has been an alarming surge in antisemitic incidents in public and private (non-Jewish) K-12 schools.
According to ADL's 2023 Audit of Antisemitic Incidents, there were 1,162 incidents in K-12 schools, a 135% increase from the prior year. Help us counter this trend and safeguard Jewish students.
What You Can Do
ADL has resources to help equip you with tools and knowledge to foster and advocate for a safe, inclusive and equitable school environment for all.
Parents and Caregivers
For the parents, caregivers and family members of Jewish students
Administrators
For school administrators, superintendents, and other K-12 leadership
For Parents and Caregivers
Championing Change: How Parents and Families Can Address Antisemitism in Schools
Tools and guidance to support young people when an antisemitic incident happens at school and to help make the school safer and more inclusive for Jewish and all children.
Conversations that Matter
This guide, created in collaboration with the Association of Jewish Psychologists, helps parents understand and discuss with young people the manifestation and impact of antisemitism in schools, communities and online.
Antisemitism Today
A discussion guide to help parents and families engage in discussions with children and teens about antisemitism, its manifestations and how we can all challenge bias and hate.
Questions to Ask When Considering a College or University
A series of questions for high school students and their families to help them make decisions about where to commit for college.
10 Ways to Have Conscientious Conversations on the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict
Suggestions to use when having conversations about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict that establishes an environment for a mutually respectful discussion.
What Is… Antisemitism, Anti-Zionism, Anti-Israel Bias?
Definitions of these terms and how antisemitism manifests.
October 7 Hamas Attack on Israel
A discussion guide to help parents and families engage in a discussion about the events that occurred on October 7, its aftermath and how families can help.
For Educators
9 Ideas for Teaching Jewish American Heritage Month
In commemoration of Jewish American heritage during May and beyond, use these activities to engage students in thinking broadly and critically about the Jewish experience in all its diversity and complexity.
Recognizing Bias When Israel is in the Headlines
Even though bias is widespread, it often follows certain patterns. Help young people recognize the patterns and be aware of biases that can emerge in order to challenge them.
6 Tips for Supporting Jewish Students in the Classroom
Learn tips and strategies for supporting Jewish students when topics like the Israeli-Palestinian conflict are in the news.
Responding to Bias Incidents in K-12 Schools
A professional online mini-course to help educators and administrators explore best practices in responding to incidents of bias in schools. Educators will learn how to minimize harm, increase allyship and create teachable moments when hate based incidents arise in your school community.
Incident Response Resources for K-12 Schools
Teaching tools, lesson plans, discussion guides and other resources to help educators and school administrators strengthen their response to school-based incidents of bias.
Helping Students Make Sense of News Stories about Bias and Injustice
Suggestions for how to engage young people in constructive conversations about national incidents of bias and injustice, providing age-appropriate strategies and resources for teachers to address these topics effectively.
Awareness to Action®: Challenging Antisemitism
A four-part digital learning experience for middle and high school students designed to not only unravel the complexities of antisemitism, but to empower the next generation to challenge all forms of bias.
Antisemitism: What Do Educators Need to Know?
This mini-lesson supports K-12 educators, school and district leaders and student support staff in building skills to recognize and address antisemitism by exploring Jewish identity and unpacking the definition of antisemitism.
Echoes & Reflections
Echoes & Reflections provides middle and high school educators with dynamic classroom materials and professional development that help you teach the Holocaust, civic engagement and empathy.
Antisemitic Incidents: Being an Ally, Advocate and Activist
Reflect on current antisemitic incidents and explore with students the various ways different people and groups can act as allies, advocates and activists in order to enact change.
Swastikas and Other Hate Symbols
Students reflect on the importance of symbols in our society, understand more about specific hate symbols, and identify strategies for responding to and eliminating hate symbols.
Contemporary Antisemitism
Students investigate the ways in which old ideas about Jews and Judaism have given rise to new expressions of antisemitism and consider the interconnectedness of all forms of oppression.
For Administrators
Best Practices for Combating Antisemitism in K-12 Schools
A guide of best practices for school decision makers in their work to counter antisemitism in K-12 schools.
Crisis, Controversy and Activism
Tips and guidance for helping K-12 schools encourage students to become civically engaged, provide safety and protection for all students, and adhere to students’ First Amendment rights.
Responding to Bias Incidents in K-12 Schools
A professional online mini-course to help educators and administrators explore best practices in responding to incidents of bias in schools. Educators will learn how to minimize harm, increase allyship and create teachable moments when hate based incidents arise in your school community.
Incident Response Resources for K-12 Schools
Teaching tools, lesson plans, discussion guides and other resources to help educators and school administrators strengthen their response to school-based incidents of bias.
Report an Incident
If your child or student has experienced or witnessed an incident of antisemitism, bias, bigotry or hate in their school, please report it to ADL.