School district officials have faced off with students, parents, school board members and teachers about issues related to the Israel-Hamas war — but until now, not members of Congress.
For the three public school leaders, who are likely to face a similarly tense environment, “it’s hard to imagine a less welcome invitation,” said Justin Driver, a professor at Yale Law School who is an expert on how constitutional law applies to schools.
The three school districts, all diverse, have robust American Jewish communities.
They are also in staunchly liberal areas, making them ripe targets for the Republicans who run the committee.
And they have had their share of controversies.
Persons:
”, Justin Driver
Organizations:
—, Education, Workforce, Yale Law School, Republicans
Locations:
Israel, — New York City, Berkeley, Calif, Montgomery County, Maryland