NYC Schools Chancellor Criticized for Handling of Antisemitic Unrest at Queens High School

Teachers and parents accuse David Banks of failing to adequately address the situation, as fears grow over a planned pro-Israeli rally.

New York City Schools Chancellor David Banks has been criticized for his handling of antisemitic unrest at Hillcrest High School in Queens, where a Jewish teacher was targeted by hundreds of students during a riot on November 2nd.
Teachers and parents have accused Banks of failing to condemn the behavior of the students and of minimizing the concerns of the Jewish community.
Banks visited the school on November 27th to try to diffuse the situation, but staff reported feeling afraid to come to work.
A pro-Israeli rally is planned outside the school on November 30th, raising further safety concerns.
The incident at Hillcrest is part of a wider pattern of antisemitic incidents within the New York City school system, according to teachers and parents.