Berkeley superintendent testifies before Congress on antisemitism [Video]

Berkeley’s superintendent of schools testified before a Congressional hearing on antisemitism Wednesday after the district was accused of poorly handling cases of bullying and harassment of Jewish students since the Hamas attack on Israel. 

“The conflict in the Middle East have directly impacted our schools,” Berkeley Unified Supt. Enikia Ford Morthel said. “Students and staff have family and friends who have died or been kidnapped during the Oct 7th Hamas attack and many have deep concerns for what happened in Israel.”

Ford Morthel was one of three school leaders from across the country called to testify, alongside representatives from school districts in Maryland and New York.

All have been accused by their local communities, some in court, of facilitating a culture of bullying Jewish students and not properly handling complaints when they arise.

The U.S. House Committee on Education and the Workforce held similar hearings with presidents of major universities, …