Resources for Preventing and Addressing Antisemitism in Schools

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Secretary Miguel Cardona, joined by White House Domestic Policy Council Director Neera Tanden and Towson University President Mark Ginsberg, met with Jewish students from Baltimore area colleges and universities to discuss their experiences of antisemitism, as part of the Department’s Antisemitism Awareness Campaign. Nov. 2, 2023.

Every student deserves to feel safe and supported in the classroom. But we must confront the reality that antisemitism is rising – and our students can feel it.

In May 2023, the White House released the first ever National Strategy to Counter Antisemitism. This whole-of-government approach represents the most comprehensive and ambitious U.S. government effort to counter antisemitism in American history. As a part of this call to action, the Department of Education proudly launched an Antisemitism Awareness Campaign, aimed at raising awareness among educators, students, parents, and communities about the alarming rise of antisemitism and giving them tools to address it. The campaign also celebrates the richness of American Jewish identities and traditions, helping students of all backgrounds challenge stereotypes and foster cross-cultural understanding.

Protecting Jewish students from antisemitism is essential to our broader fight against all forms of hate, bigotry, and bias—and to our broader vision of a thriving, inclusive, and diverse democracy. The U.S. Department of Education’s Center for Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships, Office for Civil Rights, and entire team are committed to providing all students with welcoming school environments, free of discrimination, bullying, and harassment, ensuring we live up to the promise of America as a land of opportunity for all.

The following resources are aimed at helping students, educators, and communities ensure that all students, including Jewish students, have safe and supportive learning environments:

Resources from the US Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights

US National Strategy to Counter Antisemitism

  • Fact Sheet: Biden-Harris Administration Takes Landmark Step to Counter Antisemitism: Articulates the US’s national strategy to countering antisemitism, explaining Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and providing links to guides, training, and resource packages.
  • U.S. National Strategy to Counter Antisemitism: This strategy represents the most comprehensive and ambitious U.S. government effort to counter antisemitism in American history.
  • U.S. Department of Education Antisemitism Awareness Campaign: This May 2023 press release announces the launch of the U.S. Department of Education’s efforts under the National Strategy to Counter Antisemitism.

Additional Resources for Supporting Jewish Students

The links below represent just a few examples of the numerous publicly available resources on this topic. The resources were identified by technical assistance centers which receive funding from the U.S. Department of Education. The listing of these resources below should not be construed or interpreted as an endorsement by the U.S. Department of Education of any private organization or business listed herein. To recommend additional resources, email edpartners@ed.gov.

Note: The Center for Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships’ website contains links to other websites and news articles. These links represent just a few examples of the numerous reference materials currently available to the public. The opinions expressed in any articles or webpages do not necessarily reflect the positions or policies of the U.S. Department of Education or the Center for Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships. The inclusion of resources should not be construed or interpreted as an endorsement by the U.S. Department of Education or the Center for Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships of any private organization or business listed herein.