David C. Banks, the New York City schools chancellor, outlined the ways he had prepared to testify in front of a subcommittee regarding antisemitism in schools amidst student protests related to the Israel-Hamas conflict.
Republican members of the House Education and Work Force Committee have aggressively questioned leaders of top universities over accusations of allowing antisemitic harassment, leading to resignations and campus turmoil.
Nemat Shafik of Columbia University faced upheaval over campus activism, resorting to police arrest of hundreds, leading to the cancellation of the main graduation ceremony, causing discontent among students and families.
David C. Banks is anticipated to emphasize that both antisemitism and all other forms of hate have no place in public schools, although he offered limited insight on handling contentious issues like disciplining students in protests involving hate speech.
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