Following accusations of disseminating antisemitic content, the Massachusetts Teachers Association (MTA) is taking action to remove links to websites hosting the controversial materials. The issue gained national attention after MTA president Max Page faced scrutiny during a local hearing regarding the union's sharing of educational resources containing offensive imagery critical of Israel.

Among the images in question were a depiction of a dollar bill folded into a Star of David accompanied by criticism of aid to Israel, a poster seemingly portraying an armed Palestinian with the phrase "What was taken by force can only be returned by force," and a children's book that labeled Zionists as "bullies."

Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey publicly addressed the controversy, condemning the images as antisemitic and offensive, emphasizing they should never have been shared. She confirmed speaking with MTA leadership and expressed satisfaction with their decision to remove the images immediately. Healey stressed the importance of providing teachers with suitable guidance for discussing this complex topic and praised the Special Commission on Combatting Antisemitism for their ongoing efforts.

In a joint statement, MTA president Max Page and vice president Deb McCarthy affirmed the union's commitment to inclusivity and condemned antisemitism, Islamophobia, and all forms of hatred and discrimination. They explained that their members-only website hosted a range of resources on the Middle East conflict, including materials from reputable organizations such as the Anti-Defamation League, the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, and the New York Times.

The union leaders clarified that the controversial images were not directly hosted on their website but were accessible through links on a resource page. They committed to removing the links and emphasized their dedication to promoting understanding and avoiding hateful materials.

The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) in New England welcomed the MTA's decision as a positive initial step. They urged the MTA to thoroughly review its resources for bias and pedagogical soundness and to ensure transparency by making any future resource lists public.