School Psychologists’ Support for Jewish Students in K-12 Schools: A Scoping Review of the Literature

Document Type

Conference Paper

Publication Date

4-10-2026

Presentation Format

In person

Department

Counselor Education and Human Services

Abstract

Rates of antisemitic incidents in the United States are alarmingly high and on the rise (Anti-Defamation League [ADL], 2024). While Jews make up just 2.4% of the total US population, Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) data indicate that anti-Jewish hate crimes accounted for 63% of all religious-based hate crimes in 2022. Unlike with other targeted populations, limited data exist regarding the effects of anti-Jewish bias, particularly on school-aged students. In a 2024 survey of about 1,000 American and Canadian Jewish high school students, 71% reported experiencing antisemitic harassment (i.e., 61% in-person, 46% online, 36% both in-person and online), although far fewer report informing teachers or parents of the incidents following their occurrences. Additionally, 55% of high school respondents reported experiencing anxiety about attending school; 38% reported fear about participating in extracurricular activities; and 54% reported declining mental health since the start of the war (BBYO, 2024). As advocates for the equity and inclusion of all students, school psychologists are uniquely qualified to support Jewish students. This presentation will share the results of a scoping review of the school psychology literature on addressing antisemitism in schools. Documenting publication trends within the existing literature on this topic will help aggregate extant knowledge on combating antisemitism in schools and offer directions for practice and research in this area.

Keywords

School psychologist, Jewish, Students

Disciplines

Education | School Psychology

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