As the nation’s first school district, the Eugene School District has joined a federal lawsuit contesting the Trump administration’s directive that educational institutions must end racial discrimination or face losing federal funds.
About 16,000 pupils are enrolled in the Willamette Valley district, which is located in a city that has long been recognized for its strong Democratic and progressive inclinations. The American Federation of Teachers spearheaded the lawsuit, which was submitted to the U.S. District Court in Maryland on Tuesday.
