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A screenshot of the latest version of the map, updated March 24, 2026.
Posted inNorthern California

How J. verifies, maps antisemitic incidents in K-12 schools across the region

Niva Ashkenazi (Aaron Levy-Wolins/J. Staff) by Niva Ashkenazi March 24, 2026March 24, 2026

J. launched a project last fall that maps antisemitic incidents in Northern California K-12 schools that are confirmed by official investigations, our reporters or other news outlets.  We were initially […]

A Palestinian flag was held aloft during a San Francisco rally on Oct. 28, 2023, that called for a cease-fire in Gaza. (Aaron Levy-Wolins/J. Staff)
Posted inBay Area

State finds additional discrimination against Jews in Oakland schools

Niva Ashkenazi (Aaron Levy-Wolins/J. Staff) by Niva Ashkenazi November 5, 2025November 6, 2025
Gavin Newsom
Posted inEducation

Newsom signs ‘landmark’ bill to counter antisemitism in K-12 public schools

Gabe Stutman by Gabe Stutman October 9, 2025October 9, 2025
A Palestinian flag was held aloft during a San Francisco rally on Oct. 28, 2023, that called for a cease-fire in Gaza. (Aaron Levy-Wolins/J. Staff)
Posted inEducation

Oakland schools: Palestinian flag that flew for weeks didn’t violate policies

Gabe Stutman by Gabe Stutman May 30, 2025May 31, 2025
Elie Wiesel sits at a desk
Posted inEducation

Citing risk to Elie Wiesel’s ‘Night,’ judge blocks key parts of Iowa book ban law

by Andrew Lapin January 3, 2024
Gov. Gavin Newsom speaking to attendees at the 2019 California Democratic Party State Convention at the George R. Moscone Convention Center in San Francisco, June 1, 2019. (Photo/Gage Skidmore via Wikicommons)
Posted inEducation

Newsom administration warns against bias in ethnic studies as students head back to class

Gabe Stutman by Gabe Stutman August 24, 2023August 25, 2023
The distinctive labyrinth in the playground of Commodore Sloat Elementary School in San Francisco was defaced with antisemitic graffiti last month. (Photo/FourSquare)
Posted inNews

Antisemitic graffiti covers S.F. elementary school playground

Gabe Stutman by Gabe Stutman August 3, 2023August 4, 2023
Oakland school board member Nick Resnick with his sons Jude (left) and Dylan. (Photo/Courtesy Resnick for Oakland School Board)
Posted inBay Area

This Oakland Jewish dad is the first transgender person to serve on a California school board

Lillian Ilsley-Greene by Lillian Ilsley-Greene December 16, 2022December 20, 2022
Elkan Pleat, 16, speaking at San Ramon Valley Unified School District Board of Education meeting on Oct. 28, 2022. (Screenshot/YouTube)
Posted inBay Area

‘I do not feel safe’: Danville teen pleads with school board to address antisemitism 

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Emma Goss.(Photo/Aaron Levy-Wolins) by Emma Goss November 8, 2022November 9, 2022
San Francisco Unified School District students walking to class on the first day of school, Aug. 17, 2022. (Photo/Instagram @londonbreed)
Posted inEducation

S.F. school board backtracks on Muslim holidays until new ‘calendering process’ is developed

Gabe Stutman by Gabe Stutman September 21, 2022September 25, 2022

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