Education
The EdChoice program will remain active during the appeal process, which the Ohio Attorney General plans to initiate within the next 30 days.
The House education panel sought “clarity” from Claire Shipman over “messages you sent that appear to downplay and even mock the pervasive culture of antisemitism on Columbia’s campus.”
“This is a groundbreaking moment for school choice and for Jewish families who strive to provide their children with a strong, values-based education,” stated Nathan Diament, of the OU.
The Jewish children “suffered a profound loss of well-being and trust” due to the actions of the Nysmith School, according to the Brandeis Center.
About 3,000 students have lost their homes due to hits by Iranian missiles.
“Fighting antisemitism means we must understand it,” Rep. Tim Walberg said at the March on Washington for Jewish Civil Rights.
Rabbi A.D. Motzen, of Agudah, said that though disappointed, “we are not giving up.”
“Given the circumstances and today’s conversations,” university president James Ryan wrote that he could leave effective immediately but “no later than Aug. 15, 2025.”
“It was made clear to you that this is not acceptable” on school grounds, the university’s rector wrote the young woman.
“The committee must understand not only whether there was a hostile environment,” the letters stated, “but whether the college adequately responded to incidents.”
“This is a terrible error in judgment on the part of the governor,” said Tom Horne. “This bill should have been signed into law.”
The Republican congressmen are urging the school to choose a candidate who will “continue standing for what’s right—especially in the wake of a terrifying rise of antisemitic rhetoric on college campuses.”
