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NEA Cuts Ties with ADL, Champions Antiracist Education

7/8/2025

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In a bold move on July 6, the National Education Association (NEA) voted to cut ties with the Anti-Defamation League (ADL), accusing it of stifling social justice efforts and misusing "antisemitism." NEA members are rallying for antiracist education, with new caucuses championing Palestinian rights, signaling a transformative shift within the union despite potential procedural hurdles.

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In a bold move on July 6, the National Education Association (NEA) voted to cut ties with the Anti-Defamation League (ADL), accusing it of stifling social justice efforts and misusing "antisemitism." NEA members are rallying for antiracist education, with new caucuses championing Palestinian rights, signaling a transformative shift within the union despite potential procedural hurdles.