The School District of Philadelphia is one of three under investigation by a Congressional committee for alleged antisemitism.

In a Nov. 24 letter to Philadelphia Superintendent Tony Watlington, the House of Representatives Committee on Education and Workforce said it's received reports from whistleblowers that the district is "rife with antisemitic incidents" and has approved "antisemitic walkouts that isolate Jewish students" and condoned "teachers spreading antisemitism in classrooms." Lawmakers also claimed Jewish parents have said their concerns have gone unanswered.

The district entered a corrective action plan with the Department of Education in December 2024, the letter says, but the committee argues that issues have continued over the past year.

Committee Chair Tim Walbe

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