Dayton school leaders won’t sign Trump federal pledge against using DEI programs

Dayton Board of Education becomes first Ohio district to reject DEI order; $50M on the line

The Dayton Board of Education voted to take a $50 million risk by not signing a Department of Education certificate pledging to abide by anti-discrimination guidelines.

Power plays in federal education: Three flashpoints, three branches

Three emerging issues—each unfolding in a different branch of government—offer a telling snapshot of where federal education policy could be headed. On their own, each represents a flashpoint. Taken together, they provide a rare glimpse into the full machinery of federal influence—and a timely reminder that education policymaking in Washington still matters. In 2025, all three branches are asserting themselves on major K–12 issues, each shaping …

Dayton school leaders won’t sign Trump federal pledge against using DEI programs

Trump administration told all schools to certify or risk losing federal funds; state of Ohio gave all local schools deadline of this Friday to respond

Read this story in English. Translation by Jorge Alatrista, Identity Latina Multimedia. Since the early days of President Donald Trump's second term, Connecticut education leaders have watched as the presidential administration implemented a series of executive orders, funding cuts, and changes in federal policy, many of which represent drastic changes for the students, schools, and districts they oversee. Connecticut lawmakers have openly expr…

With federal funding on the line, school leaders weigh Trump DEI order

The Trump administration has told states they have until April 24 to promise to end DEI programs in K-12 schools, or risk losing federal dollars.

Federal education cuts and Trump DEI demands leave states, teachers in limbo • Colorado Newsline

A teacher instructs a group of high school students in Baton Rouge, La. States across the country are worried about losing pandemic aid that in some cases they’ve already spent or committed to spending. (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 of diversity, equ…