NY public schools tell Trump administration they won’t comply with DEI order

UCSD professor’s experience a sad reflection of the times

Re “Why I worry about health disparities and value DEI” (March 27): UCSD professor Dr. Crystal Wiley Cené recounted an interaction with a woman at a recent private reception who viewed her negatively. To be sure, the woman spoke out of ignorance. Her remarks reflect the atmosphere in the current Trump administration’s attempt to vilify present efforts to rectify over a century of discrimination in hiring practices by simply mischaracterizing DEI…

Colorado Department of Education will not sign order showing compliance with Trump DEI order

During a board meeting on Thursday, Colorado's Department of Education Commissioner Susana Crdova announced that her department would not sign a letter from the federal government certifying that the state's K-12 school districts are complying with the removal of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) practices. "I am not signing that," Crdova said. "I'm not asking our districts to sign that."In a letter dated April 3, the U.S. Department of Educ…

Kyrene School District at risk of losing federal funding, state superintendent says

A Valley school district is at risk of losing federal funding, according to the state superintendent. This stems from the conversation on diversity, equity and inclusion, or DEI.

Michigan Refuses to Comply with Trump DEI Order.

PULSE POINTS:What Happened: The state of Michigan has decided not to comply with a directive from the Department of Education demanding schools eliminate diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. Who’s Involved: President Donald J. Trump, Michigan Superintendent Michael Rice, Acting Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights Craig Trainor. Where & When: Michigan, United States. Key Quote: Michigan State Superintendent Michael Rice insisted, …

Ally’s DEI suit dismissed after bank reduces emphasis

America First Legal dropped its lawsuit against Ally Financial last week after the lender largely scrubbed diversity references from its public filings.

Colorado's K-12 education department will not comply with Trump Administration's DEI order

DENVER (KDVR) — Colorado will not remove any diversity, equity and inclusion practices in the state's K-12 school districts despite pressure from the Trump administration to eliminate them while following civil rights law. On April 3, the U.S. Department of Education issued a letter to state education departments, including Colorado's, threatening to remove federal funding from public schools that do not stop diversity, equity and inclusion prac…