Washington schools chief says no to Trump, yes to DEI

'Breaks promises': Trump Education pick accused of 'overextending' her federal authority

The editorial board at the Washington Post is taking aim at Education Secretary Linda McMahon’s “ultimatum to state education officials: Certify within 10 days that their school districts have eliminated all diversity, equity, and inclusion programs or lose education funding from Washington.” The bo...

Wisconsin DPI pushing back on federal request to end DEI in schools

Wisconsin's Department of Public Instruction (DPI) is pushing back against federal efforts to end diversity, equity and inclusion programs in schools.

Washington schools chief says no to Trump, yes to DEI

Washington’s top education leader says he won’t sign the U.S. Department of Education’s recent letter ordering K-12 schools to certify they’re in compliance with federal civil rights laws and are halting any “illegal” diversity, equity, and inclusion programs.The letter, sent to school leaders across the nation late last week, threatens to withhold federal funding from schools for “any violation” of civil rights law — including DEI programs that…

WA schools superintendent resists Trump’s DEI order

SEATTLE – Washington’s state school superintendent will not sign the Trump administration’s order to end diversity, equity and inclusion practices in public schools, arguing that the state has already agreed to follow requirements spelled out in federal law.

Washington public schools official pushes back against Trump admin’s demand to dump DEI

"Washington will not suppress its core values or cede our right to determine our own education system to the federal government."

Washington Superintendent pushes back against federal civil rights certification request

Washington State Superintendent Chris Reykdal responded on Tuesday to a letter sent last week by the Department of Education.