The Redistricting Process Can Help NV's Overcrowded & Underfunded School Districts
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Happy back to school, Friend!
So many Nevada families have been celebrating their child’s first day of school with plenty of adorable photos across social media! While we continue to deal with spiking COVID-19 cases from this ongoing pandemic, it does warm our hearts to see parents, educators, and students all working together to go back to school safely with masks, social distancing, and those old enough being vaccinated.
For many families, schools are not just a place where their children learn, they also serve as recreational and meeting facilities with programs that benefit the entire community. Unfortunately, those of us who’ve been through Nevada’s public education system can attest that our schools are overcrowded and underfunded. So how can we actively participate to ensure schools are adequately funded and not overcrowded? A process that occurs once every 10 years: Redistricting!
Redistricting, the process of redrawing political district boundaries, applies to all levels of governments where district elections are held. This means that redistricting impacts many areas of our lives, including public education. The Census Bureau announced that it will release redistricting data from the 2020 Census on Thursday, August 12.
We are at a critical moment that has the potential to reduce school finance inequities and equalize educational opportunities, while also increasing racial/ethnic equity. But this can only happen with YOUR participation. If school districts are drawn with meaningful community input, it can help provide our communities a meaningful opportunity to elect trustees who represent and understand the communities they represent.
Be part of the process and take 5 minutes to complete this brief survey to help IPN and the school board trustees better understand your community. And make sure you’re following IPN on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram to stay up-to-date on the latest redistricting news!
Good luck this school year,
 
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