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$220 Million Initiative Aims to Combat Antisemitism in Schools

7/25/2025

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U.S. Education Secretary Linda McMahon unveiled a $220 million partnership with Columbia University aimed at combating antisemitism and reinstating nearly $500 million in federal funding. The deal prohibits DEI policies in admissions, sparking mixed reactions among students who question whether it truly safeguards Jewish students or merely echoes past promises.

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U.S. Education Secretary Linda McMahon unveiled a $220 million partnership with Columbia University aimed at combating antisemitism and reinstating nearly $500 million in federal funding. The deal prohibits DEI policies in admissions, sparking mixed reactions among students who question whether it truly safeguards Jewish students or merely echoes past promises.