NY Smith allegedly allowed antisemetic bullying and expelled the kids who's parents complained

[Anonymous]

This was handled so terribly. If the family is out there reading this...I stand with you!


https://brandeiscenter.com/nysmith-school-in-herndon-va-expelled-6th-grade-victim-of-anti-semitic-bullying/
https://freebeacon.com/america/prestigious-virginia-k-8-school-hit-with-civil-rights-complaint-over-environment-hostile-to-jews/

[Anonymous]

In their efforts to label every criticism of Israel as "anti Semitic", certain people have made the rest of the world more prone to dismiss real attacks against Jews. It's really sad.

[Anonymous]

Garbage anti-semitic school, virginia should revoke its accreditation. this is beyond outrageous https://x.com/marinamedvin/status/1940025635339956552?s=10

[Anonymous]

I find this very easy to believe, because I know another girl (not Jewish, and this was some years ago) who was bullied out of Nysmith mid-year while the administration supported the bullies.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

In their efforts to label every criticism of Israel as "anti Semitic", certain people have made the rest of the world more prone to dismiss real attacks against Jews. It's really sad.

Did you read the articles? Here are some quotes:

The school "allowed anti-Semitism to take root in her class" over the course of several months, including with a social studies project that saw students promote Adolf Hitler as a "strong historical leader." That project "was shared with the entire school community" and contributed to "a pattern of persistent and severe anti-Semitic harassment," the complaint alleges.

Other kids described Jews as "baby killers" and said "they deserve to die because of what is happening in Gaza."

The Palestinian flag provoked more aggressive bullying and harassment. Classmates cited it as evidence that ‘everyone hates Jews,’ taunting her that ‘we won’ and that the flag was proof that ‘nobody likes you.’"

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

In their efforts to label every criticism of Israel as "anti Semitic", certain people have made the rest of the world more prone to dismiss real attacks against Jews. It's really sad.

THIS!!!!!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

In their efforts to label every criticism of Israel as "anti Semitic", certain people have made the rest of the world more prone to dismiss real attacks against Jews. It's really sad.

Did you read the articles? Here are some quotes:

The school "allowed anti-Semitism to take root in her class" over the course of several months, including with a social studies project that saw students promote Adolf Hitler as a "strong historical leader." That project "was shared with the entire school community" and contributed to "a pattern of persistent and severe anti-Semitic harassment," the complaint alleges.

Other kids described Jews as "baby killers" and said "they deserve to die because of what is happening in Gaza."

The Palestinian flag provoked more aggressive bullying and harassment. Classmates cited it as evidence that ‘everyone hates Jews,’ taunting her that ‘we won’ and that the flag was proof that ‘nobody likes you.’"

Allegations in a complaint may or may not be true; oftentimes they are not. An allegation that takes the form of large amount of commentary around a very small quote like "strong historical leader" is also generally misleading. Adolf Hitler was a strong historical leader; what did the project say beyond that? The complaint doesn't say, likely because they don't want the court/public to see that right now.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

In their efforts to label every criticism of Israel as "anti Semitic", certain people have made the rest of the world more prone to dismiss real attacks against Jews. It's really sad.

Did you read the articles? Here are some quotes:

The school "allowed anti-Semitism to take root in her class" over the course of several months, including with a social studies project that saw students promote Adolf Hitler as a "strong historical leader." That project "was shared with the entire school community" and contributed to "a pattern of persistent and severe anti-Semitic harassment," the complaint alleges.

Other kids described Jews as "baby killers" and said "they deserve to die because of what is happening in Gaza."

The Palestinian flag provoked more aggressive bullying and harassment. Classmates cited it as evidence that ‘everyone hates Jews,’ taunting her that ‘we won’ and that the flag was proof that ‘nobody likes you.’"

The Hitler project was allegedly shown in an email. I can tell you my child has heard similar talk at public school. It's rampant.

Allegations in a complaint may or may not be true; oftentimes they are not. An allegation that takes the form of large amount of commentary around a very small quote like "strong historical leader" is also generally misleading. Adolf Hitler was a strong historical leader; what did the project say beyond that? The complaint doesn't say, likely because they don't want the court/public to see that right now.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

In their efforts to label every criticism of Israel as "anti Semitic", certain people have made the rest of the world more prone to dismiss real attacks against Jews. It's really sad.

Did you read the articles? Here are some quotes:

The school "allowed anti-Semitism to take root in her class" over the course of several months, including with a social studies project that saw students promote Adolf Hitler as a "strong historical leader." That project "was shared with the entire school community" and contributed to "a pattern of persistent and severe anti-Semitic harassment," the complaint alleges.

Other kids described Jews as "baby killers" and said "they deserve to die because of what is happening in Gaza."

The Palestinian flag provoked more aggressive bullying and harassment. Classmates cited it as evidence that ‘everyone hates Jews,’ taunting her that ‘we won’ and that the flag was proof that ‘nobody likes you.’"

Allegations in a complaint may or may not be true; oftentimes they are not. An allegation that takes the form of large amount of commentary around a very small quote like "strong historical leader" is also generally misleading. Adolf Hitler was a strong historical leader; what did the project say beyond that? The complaint doesn't say, likely because they don't want the court/public to see that right now.

The Hitler project was shown in an email allegedly. I can tell you as a parent of public school students this type of talk is rampant.

[Anonymous]

What a petty sanctimonious prick:

By March 13, Nysmith decided to expel all three Jewish family members from the school.
"After reflecting on our emotional conversation on Tuesday, the words used make it clear that you have a profound lack of trust in both me and the school," Nysmith wrote, according to a copy of the email included in the complaint. "I felt very clearly that you do not think Nysmith is the right school for your family, and the longer we try to ignore that reality, the more pain it will cause your children. With this in mind, I regret to inform you that today will be your children’s last day at Nysmith."

Source: https://freebeacon.com/america/prestigious-virginia-k-8-school-hit-with-civil-rights-complaint-over-environment-hostile-to-jews/

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

In their efforts to label every criticism of Israel as "anti Semitic", certain people have made the rest of the world more prone to dismiss real attacks against Jews. It's really sad.

Did you read the articles? Here are some quotes:

The school "allowed anti-Semitism to take root in her class" over the course of several months, including with a social studies project that saw students promote Adolf Hitler as a "strong historical leader." That project "was shared with the entire school community" and contributed to "a pattern of persistent and severe anti-Semitic harassment," the complaint alleges.

Other kids described Jews as "baby killers" and said "they deserve to die because of what is happening in Gaza."

The Palestinian flag provoked more aggressive bullying and harassment. Classmates cited it as evidence that ‘everyone hates Jews,’ taunting her that ‘we won’ and that the flag was proof that ‘nobody likes you.’"

Allegations in a complaint may or may not be true; oftentimes they are not. An allegation that takes the form of large amount of commentary around a very small quote like "strong historical leader" is also generally misleading. Adolf Hitler was a strong historical leader; what did the project say beyond that? The complaint doesn't say, likely because they don't want the court/public to see that right now.

The Hitler project was shown in an email allegedly. I can tell you as a parent of public school students this type of talk is rampant.

No it isn't. You're lying for political reasons.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:What a petty sanctimonious prick:

By March 13, Nysmith decided to expel all three Jewish family members from the school.
"After reflecting on our emotional conversation on Tuesday, the words used make it clear that you have a profound lack of trust in both me and the school," Nysmith wrote, according to a copy of the email included in the complaint. "I felt very clearly that you do not think Nysmith is the right school for your family, and the longer we try to ignore that reality, the more pain it will cause your children. With this in mind, I regret to inform you that today will be your children’s last day at Nysmith."

Source: https://freebeacon.com/america/prestigious-virginia-k-8-school-hit-with-civil-rights-complaint-over-environment-hostile-to-jews/

That response is just awful. Didn't his mommy found the school? I wonder what she thinks of how he handled this.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

In their efforts to label every criticism of Israel as "anti Semitic", certain people have made the rest of the world more prone to dismiss real attacks against Jews. It's really sad.

Did you read the articles? Here are some quotes:

The school "allowed anti-Semitism to take root in her class" over the course of several months, including with a social studies project that saw students promote Adolf Hitler as a "strong historical leader." That project "was shared with the entire school community" and contributed to "a pattern of persistent and severe anti-Semitic harassment," the complaint alleges.

Other kids described Jews as "baby killers" and said "they deserve to die because of what is happening in Gaza."

The Palestinian flag provoked more aggressive bullying and harassment. Classmates cited it as evidence that ‘everyone hates Jews,’ taunting her that ‘we won’ and that the flag was proof that ‘nobody likes you.’"

Allegations in a complaint may or may not be true; oftentimes they are not. An allegation that takes the form of large amount of commentary around a very small quote like "strong historical leader" is also generally misleading. Adolf Hitler was a strong historical leader; what did the project say beyond that? The complaint doesn't say, likely because they don't want the court/public to see that right now.

Please tell us what exactly he did that makes him such a strong leader. Did he perhaps do something you admire?

[Anonymous]

Sending support and love to the family. Wishing these children resilience and a much more supportive school environment.

[Anonymous]

Complaints are always one-sided. I can't imagine a school that has been around as long as Nysmith that would not be measured in its response when claims of anti-Semitism are made, especially in this political environment. Expelling the students seems like a radical thing to do - there must have been some reason. So - I take this complaint with a grain of salt and look forward to the school's side of the story before prejudging.