"In this March 2024 file photo, members of the Berkeley school community packed a BUSD board meeting in support of ethnic studies programs focusing on Palestinian history. Credit: Ximena Natera, Berkeleyside/CatchLight"
"Now, some Berkeley Unified community members are urging district leaders to not comply with requests from Congressional Republicans conducting a federal probe into alleged antisemitism in Berkeley schools, citing privacy and safety concerns."
"I truly appreciate how hard the district has worked to protect its students, families and staff in the wake of these trials. I know that you will continue to protect us, but I sincerely hope you do not comply with these requests, Hannah Slattery Weisberg, a Berkeley High junior, told the board Dec. 10. By providing information to the House Republicans, we ope"
Berkeley Unified School District was named among three districts cited in a congressional Republican investigation into alleged antisemitism. Republican lawmakers referenced walkouts, demonstrations, offensive imagery and harassment of Jewish students by educators and staff. District leaders said the claims are old, have been addressed and that the inquiry will be answered appropriately. Community members and Jewish students urged the district not to release personal information to the federal inquiry, warning that disclosures could cause privacy breaches and harm to students and staff. Students requested protection of free speech and continued safeguarding of the school community.
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