House education subcommittee hears testimony on rise of antisemitism in K–12 schools; subpoena motion for White House aide tabled

The Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education convened to examine a reported rise in antisemitism in K–12 public schools and heard testimony from civil-society experts who cited teacher training programs, teachers unions and outside organizations as contributing factors. Ranking Member Bonamici moved to subpoena White House Deputy Chief of Staff for Policy Stephen Miller; the committee voted 9-5 to table that motion.

Committee chair Kiley opened the hearing by saying the panel “has been instrumental in investigating the horrifying rise in antisemitism at universities” and that the hearing would turn attention to K–12 schools. He said witnesses would discuss “underlying causes” and the committee would use oversight tools to respond.

Why it matters: Witnesses and members said antisemitic harassment in schools can interfere with students’ ability to learn and that local, state and federal responses vary. Several witnesses recommended restoring investigative capacity at the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights and increasing transparency about curricular materials and outside partners in school districts.

Witness testimony and…