Perspectives Differ as California Pushes Back on DEI Order

Perspectives Differ as California Pushes Back on DEI Order

California has pushed back on a federal order to end DEI programs in schools, and some Californians hold sharply different views on what the future of public education should look like. States face an April 24 deadline from the U.S. Department of Education to certify compliance with anti-discrimination law and to end the use of certain diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs in order to continue receiving federal funding.  The California…

Toolkit: Protect Higher Education

Summary: In an effort to enforce his executive order banning DEI, President Trump is threatening to withhold federal funds from public universities and colleges that have programs respecting diversity, equity, and inclusion. This toolkit is to empower activists to better fight and protect universities from being held hostage by the Trump administration.  Messaging Guidance Connect Trump’s Actions to Real-Life Consequences Frame Diversity, Equit…

California stands against Trump's directive on DEI in schools - The Sacramento Observer

Joe W. Bowers Jr. | California Black Media California education leaders are pushing back against the Trump administration’s directive to dismantle diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs in its K-12 public schools — despite threats to take away billions in federal funding. The conflict began on Feb. 14, when Craig Trainor, Acting Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights at the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), issued a “Dear Colleague” let…