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

Green: NC schools comply with nondiscrimination laws, but feds can’t change rules overnight

The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction certified that the state's public schools comply with federal nondiscrimination laws after the Trump administration said states would lose all federal funding if they did not do so.

A Superintendent's Balancing Act Amid Trump's DEI Crackdown

Districts are trying to navigate a dizzying pace of new federal orders and continue working with as little fanfare as possible.

Bill would require diversity, equity and inclusion offices in all NJ agencies

The bill comes as the Trump administration threatens to withhold federal funding for public entities that offer DEI initiatives.

Educators Speak Out on Harms of Unlawful Education Department Directive

*indicates name changed to protect identity The U.S. Department of Education (ED) has historically worked to ensure that all students have equal access to quality public education. In February, the ED departed from its role of protecting students’ civil rights. In its February 14th “Dear Colleague Letter,” the ED threatened to revoke federal funding from any educational institution that engages in what it described as “illegal” diversity, equity…

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 …