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NYC Private Schools Face Backlash Over Diversity Symposium

4/9/2026

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New York City's elite private schools will participate in a "diversity symposium" hosted by the New York State Association of Independent Schools (NYSAIS) on April 9, 2026.
Critics assert that the symposium promotes antisemitic and anti-Western views, labeling schools as "indoctrination centers."
Workshops will focus on reframing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) practices.
Lawyer Michelle Parker, representing concerned parents, highlights the persistence of DEI in private schools and calls for a Congressional inquiry into discrimination at tax-exempt institutions.

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New York City's elite private schools will participate in a "diversity symposium" hosted by the New York State Association of Independent Schools (NYSAIS) on April 9, 2026.
Critics assert that the symposium promotes antisemitic and anti-Western views, labeling schools as "indoctrination centers."
Workshops will focus on reframing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) practices.
Lawyer Michelle Parker, representing concerned parents, highlights the persistence of DEI in private schools and calls for a Congressional inquiry into discrimination at tax-exempt institutions.