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Stefanik Demands Transparency on Qatar-Funded School Curriculum

12/18/2025

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Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-N.Y.) urged Gov. Kathy Hochul to disclose Qatar-funded curriculum in New York schools.
She says the material distorts history of the September 11 attacks and the Hamas-led massacre in Israel.
Stefanik criticized the New York City Department of Education (NYC DOE) for not releasing the curriculum.
She cited concerns about Bridging Cultures, an education contractor.
Hochul's team criticized Stefanik's ties to U.S. President Donald Trump.

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Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-N.Y.) urged Gov. Kathy Hochul to disclose Qatar-funded curriculum in New York schools.
She says the material distorts history of the September 11 attacks and the Hamas-led massacre in Israel.
Stefanik criticized the New York City Department of Education (NYC DOE) for not releasing the curriculum.
She cited concerns about Bridging Cultures, an education contractor.
Hochul's team criticized Stefanik's ties to U.S. President Donald Trump.