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Miami-Dade School Board backs ADL materials for antisemitism and Holocaust education
Summary
The School Board voted to continue using Anti-Defamation League educational resources to address antisemitism and Holocaust education after community leaders and union representatives urged the district to maintain the materials amid a national controversy.
The Miami-Dade County School Board on Aug. 12 voted to endorse continued use of Anti-Defamation League (ADL) educational resources for antisemitism and Holocaust education.
The resolution, sponsored by Board Member Espino, instructs the superintendent to ensure the district meets state-mandated requirements for Holocaust and antisemitism instruction and to continue offering ADL materials and initiatives that support classroom instruction and incident response. "It is at a time there’s no time for hate," Espino said in presenting the item.
The item drew a string of public supporters. David LaViv of the Greater Miami Jewish Federation thanked the board for the "incredible benefit" ADL programs provide to students and educators. Amanda Dawes, program director for the ADL, told the board that ADL data show rising antisemitic incidents nationally and urged continued education and incident-response training: "In 2024, ADL recorded 9,354 antisemitic incidents across the U.S., the highest in ADL history," she said.
United Teachers of Dade leaders also spoke in favor. Danielle Boyer, UTD first vice president, said combating bias and bullying helps "stop the escalation of hate" and described recent discussions between UTD and community partners about how to deliver resources to educators.
Board members who supported the measure cited the ADL’s No Place for Hate programming, Holocaust education materials and local partnerships as tools to foster safer, more inclusive school environments. The board approved the resolution by voice vote.
The resolution does not create new curriculum but affirms the district’s continued use of ADL resources and directs staff to align instruction with state law and existing board policy. The district said it will continue to make materials and support available to schools and to coordinate with community partners on educator training and student programming.
