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education2 years ago•1 min saved

Controversial Facebook Photo Sparks Student Protest at NYC School

Students at Hillcrest High School in Queens, New York, staged a protest after discovering a Facebook photo of a teacher showing support for Israel. TikTok videos showed students running through the school halls, while a group attempted to enter the teacher's classroom. The teacher was placed in a locked office for her safety. The incident prompted police intervention, and the teacher was eventually escorted out of the school. New York Mayor Eric Adams condemned the antisemitic behavior, emphasizing that it will not be tolerated. The teacher expressed feeling shaken and called for a safe school environment for all.

via Business Insider|

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education2 years ago•4 min saved

"Jewish Teacher's Terrifying Hideaway in Queens High School Amidst Radicalized Students"

A Jewish teacher at Hillcrest High School in Queens was forced to hide in her classroom as students rampaged through the hallways, demanding her firing for attending a pro-Israel rally. The students, waving Palestine flags, rioted for two hours after images of the teacher at the rally surfaced. Administrators and NYPD officers rushed to her aid, locking her room door. The teacher, who had been an educator for 23 years, expressed her shock at the calls for violence against her and called for respectful discussions on challenging topics. The incident highlights the growing anti-Semitism in the city following recent events in Israel.

via Daily Mail|

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