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DOGE Cuts $370 Million From Dept. of Education's DEI Budget

  • The Department of Education canceled nearly $350 million in contracts and grants after a review found wasteful spending not benefiting students and taxpayers, according to a news release.
  • The Department of Government Efficiency terminated 70 DEI-related grants totaling $373 million, aiming to cut federal funding for DEI initiatives.
  • The Education Department warned states to remove DEI policies or risk losing federal funding, emphasizing the need to prioritize academic performance over ideological training.
  • Critics argue that the eliminated DEI training grants focus on ideological indoctrination rather than academic excellence, leading to a debate over the role of DEI in education.
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‘Morning Joe’ Panelist Compares DOGE’s Cuts To Biden’s Afghan Withdrawal That Killed 13 Americans

MSNBC political analyst Elise Jordan said Monday that the Department of Government Efficiency’s (DOGE) efforts to cut spending were similar to the botched withdrawal from Afghanistan, during which 13 American military personnel were killed. President Donald Trump established DOGE by rebranding the United States Digital… ‘Morning Joe’ Panelist Compares DOGE’s Cuts To Biden’s Afghan Withdrawal That Killed 13 Americans

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DOGE Puts DEI On Chopping Block With Termination Of Over $370M In Education Department Grants - Real News Now

The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), led by Elon Musk, has terminated over $370 million in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) grants previously allocated by the Department of Education. This decision is part of a broader initiative to cut federal spending and redirect resources toward core educational priorities. In recent weeks, DOGE has eliminated multiple funding streams dedicated to DEI initiatives in education. Among the canc…

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In Just 48 Hours DOGE Cuts $370M In Useless Grants From The Department of Education

The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), led by Elon Musk, cut $370 million in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) grants from the Department of Education in just 48 hours. The move is part of a broader effort to eliminate wasteful spending in federal programs. Key Facts: DOGE terminated 70 DEI-related grants totaling $373 million. One canceled grant funded training for teachers to adopt “anti-racist mindsets.” DOGE previously slashed…

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U.S. Department of Education Announces Elimination of $350 Million in Woke Programming

In a significant policy shift, the U.S. Department of Education has scrapped over $350 million in contracts linked to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives, reshaping federal funding priorities in education.

·United States
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DOGE terminates over $370M in education department grants and DEI is indeed DOA! · American Wire News

Academia's love affair with DEI may be coming to an abrupt end if Elon Musk's DOGE has anything to say about it.

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Elon Musk’s DOGE puts DEI on chopping block with termination of over $370M in education department grants

In just 48 hours, the Department of Government Efficiency slashed a whopping $370 million in taxpayer dollars being spent on diversity, equity, and inclusion at the Department of Education.

·New York, United States
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RedState broke the news in Washington, United States on Monday, February 17, 2025.
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