Districts

Louisiana Supreme Court Order Ensures Black Voter Representation in Key Districts for 2024 Election

Washington, DC – The Supreme Court’s recent decision to allow Louisiana to use a congressional map in the upcoming election that includes two majority-Black districts has sparked controversy and debate. The ruling came after an emergency request was filed by a coalition of Republican state officials and civil rights groups, urging the high court to overturn a lower court ruling that had invalidated the previously drawn map. With the November election looming, the decision to …

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Antisemitism Concerns Spark Congressional Inquiry into Largest U.S. School Districts

In Washington D.C., leaders of some of the largest public school districts in the United States are under scrutiny for incidents of antisemitism. The Republican-led House education subcommittee has summoned school district officials from Berkeley, New York City, and Montgomery County to address the issue. Following the Oct. 7 attack by Hamas, antisemitic incidents in K-12 schools have escalated, prompting concerns about the safety and well-being of Jewish students, teachers, and faculty members. Rep. Aaron …

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Colorado School Districts Announce Snow Days and Late Starts Due to Arctic Cold Front

Denver, Colorado – Many Colorado school districts will experience a snow day on Tuesday, while others will have a delayed start. This decision was made due to the prediction of dangerously cold temperatures and wind chill. The biggest school districts in the state, including Denver Public Schools, Jeffco Public Schools, Aurora Public Schools, and Cherry Creek School District, will be closed. In addition, the mountain schools in the Boulder Valley School District will also be …

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