Teachers Union Ends Relationship with ADL

America’s largest teachers union has decided to sever ties with the Anti-Defamation League (ADL), citing longstanding connections with Israel as a key reason. NEA President Becky Pringle conveyed this sentiment, stating that ADL CEO Jonathan Greenblatt has been “overtaken” by activist influences. Greenblatt commented, noting that the National Education Association (NEA) should focus on teaching essential skills rather than adopting radical ideologies.

The NEA, which has a history of left-leaning support, has officially voted to withdraw its relationship from the ADL, particularly concerning the ongoing conflict in Gaza, according to a report.

The union’s action means it will no longer utilize materials related to the Holocaust or anti-Semitism provided by the ADL. Stephen Siegel, a delegate at the NEA, expressed concerns about allowing the ADL to define anti-Semitism, comparing it to letting the fossil fuel sector dictate climate change narratives.

The decision has drawn applause from groups like the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), which welcomed the move to avoid what they termed “biased material” potentially filled with “anti-Palestinian rhetoric.”

Greenblatt, however, raised alarms about a rise in anti-Semitism across the United States, noting an increase in harassment and violence against Jewish individuals. He argued that the actions of the teachers’ union could isolate Jewish students and endanger Jewish educators, suggesting that a hidden agenda from anti-Israel activists aims to reshape cultural discourse by influencing young minds.

He challenged the rationale behind the union’s decision, likening it to instructing the NAACP to disregard racism when discussing the Constitution. Greenblatt defended ADL materials as uniquely credible—thoroughly vetted and used for decades in educational contexts.