Before listeners download Part 1 of this series, we want to offer a content warning. This discussion centers on antisemitism and related issues of discrimination, bias, and hate speech. Some of the examples and language referenced may be difficult to hear. Our intention in sharing this conversation is educational, to provide context, raise awareness, and help Title VI practitioners navigate these complex challenges. Please listen with care, and know that some listeners may prefer to step away or skip this episode if the subject matter feels too heavy.

This week on More Likely Than Not, Kayleigh and Joe sit down with Brett A. Sokolow, J.D., ATIXA founder and TNG chair, for the first of a two-part series on antisemitism in education. They explore why it’s so difficult to define, how federal politics put schools on the spot, and what’s at stake as campuses and K-12 institutions face rising tensions. From the IHRA definition to ATIXA’s model policies, they ask whether definitions should serve as guiding principles or enforceable standards.

Brett shares personal stories of antisemitism in his own life, and the conversation explores the tension of being perceived as both privileged and marginalized. This discussion examines the fine line between protected speech and discriminatory conduct, and the near-impossible federal expectation that schools “eradicate” antisemitism.

If you’re wondering what schools can realistically do to address antisemitism, we’re more likely than not covering it in this week’s episode.

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