The Department of Education doesn't oversee school curriculums, but it does offer a range of services affecting millions of Americans.
A "Dear Colleague" letter from the Department of Education says schools could lose federal funding if they don't stop their DEI programs.
Get any of our free daily email newsletters — news headlines, opinion, e-edition, obituaries and more. (THE CONVERSATION) The Trump administration’s attacks on diversity, equity and inclusion have continued in the form of a “Dear Colleague” letter from the Department of Education to educational institutions – from preschools through colleges and universities.
Donald Trump campaigned on remaking the federal government, cutting jobs, slashing spending, ending diversity, equity and inclusion programs and shuttering the Department of Education. In his first month,
Federal funds represent about $500 million of the Philadelphia school district's $4.5 billion budget. Officials have warned an end to that funding would impact vulnerable students.