At a tense school board meeting Monday night in Southlake, Texas, a former student described the antisemitic bullying that he said he experienced in middle school.
Story from @Mike_Hixenbaugh: nbcnews.to/3AVr88V
Story from @Mike_Hixenbaugh: nbcnews.to/3AVr88V
@Mike_Hixenbaugh Jake Berman, a Jewish former student, told board members that the bullying he endured in the district two decades ago was so severe that he contemplated suicide.
His parents eventually pulled him out of the school system.
His parents eventually pulled him out of the school system.
@Mike_Hixenbaugh A Jewish parent, Rob Forst, described himself as a descendant of Holocaust survivors and said his family members are questioning whether they want to stay in Southlake.
@Mike_Hixenbaugh At Monday's board meeting, many parents defended a district administrator who told teachers to offer students books showing “opposing” perspectives on the Holocaust, saying she was trying to follow a problematic new state law, while also condemning her interpretation of that law.
@Mike_Hixenbaugh The school board meeting was the first time Southlake residents had a public forum to raise concerns about the school administrator's comment. More than 50 speakers addressed the board, many demanding that the district take steps to repair its reputation.
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