La Crosse Schools superintendent Engel on federal funding cuts over “DEI,” the new school board, Logan Middle’s Final Four

Laporte School faces ‘grim’ federal, state funding

“The financial picture is pretty murky right now,” Laporte Superintendent A.J. Dombeck told the school board on Monday, April 14. “We don’t know what is happening with federal funding and we won’t know for quite some time. What we’re getting from the state of Minnesota looks like nothing or possibly next to nothing.” As a result, two upcoming job openings will not be filled, he said. “Our budget is fine for this year and next year, especially if…

NAACP sues U.S. Education Department over DEI school funding cuts

The NAACP sued the U.S.

Federal education cuts and Trump DEI demands leave states, teachers in limbo • New Hampshire Bulletin

A teacher instructs a group of high school students in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. States across the country are worried about losing pandemic aid that in some cases they’ve already spent or committed to spending. (Photo by Stephen Smith/The Associated Press)Early this month, the U.S. Department of Education issued an ultimatum to K-12 public schools and state education agencies: Certify that you are not engaging in discrimination under the banner o…

NAACP Sues U.S. Education Department Over Alleged DEI Funding Cuts

The NAACP has filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Education, alleging unlawful termination of funding for schools implementing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs. The suit claims that the administration’s actions violate civil rights by undermining equal educational opportunities for Black students. The post NAACP Sues U.S. Education Department Over Alleged DEI Funding Cuts appeared first on African American News and Issu…

La Crosse Schools superintendent Engel on federal funding cuts over “DEI,” the new school board, Logan Middle’s Final Four

WIZMnews.com La Crosse Schools superintendent, Dr. Aaron Engel, joins to discuss potential “DEI” federal funding cuts, the next steps for new La Crosse School Board members, his going to a state Budget Listening session, and the District Vision survey going out next week. La Crosse Talk airs weekdays at 6-8 a.m. Listen on the WIZM app, online here, or on 92.3 FM / 1410 AM / 106.7 FM (north of Onalaska). Find all the podcasts here or subscribe to…

Superintendent gives federal funding update - Mobridge Tribune

Superintendent Dr. Tim Frederick gave an update on federal funding for the Mobridge-Pollock School District at the Mobridge-Pollock School Board meeting held April 14. Frederick shared that South Dakota Secretary of Education, Dr. Joseph Graves, had spoken recently with superintendents regarding federal funding. Graves reported he doesn’t expect to see any type of cuts to IDEA or Title 1 funding. Frederick said Graves is waiting for more clarifi…