Diversity & Equity
The Trump administration has given states 10 days to certify that their schools do not engage in practices that promote DEI — or lose their federal funding.
The letter from New York officials represents some of the earliest and most forceful pushback to the Trump administration’s threat to state education agencies over DEI efforts.
The Trump administration has sought to restrict how schools can address topics of race, gender, and sexuality. But in NYC schools, the push for diverse instruction continues.
The Elizabeth school district will file an emergency motion to halt enforcement of the judge’s order, a spokesperson said.
‘Federal financial assistance is a privilege, not a right,’ a Trump education civil rights official warned states.
Local education leaders have underscored their commitment to the LGBTQ+ community, but some say officials must do more.
Educators warned federal funding cuts could disrupt afterschool programs, support for homeless students, and more.
What’s the state of ethnic studies in New York City schools? And how does recent political opposition from the Trump administration threaten its expansion?
Students share firsthand perspectives on the complexities of high school admissions, resource gaps, and the urgent need for systemic change in New York City.
New York City’s 2016 law requiring schools to provide free menstrual products in bathrooms was the first such legislation in the country.
Nearly 1 in 5 students in New York City identifies as Asian American, but just 8% of teachers and 5% of administrators are Asian American.
Trump’s Education Department threatened the federal funding of schools and colleges with diversity practices.
The long-awaited hearing, originally scheduled for Wednesday, aimed to give lawmakers a chance to publicly question city Education Department officials on the state of school diversity efforts.
A group opposed to race-based initiatives complained to the Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights that the program unveiled this week is discriminatory.
“Colorado can set the example that we will not tolerate that foolishness here in Colorado, and we will not allow people to divide us,” bill sponsor Rep. Regina English said.
District officials didn’t say how students with access to the books would be able to find them.
The findings are significant because there’s strong evidence that teachers of color bring a range of educational benefits for students.
New York City this year launched a network of disability pride clubs. Of the 90 schools that have such clubs, Stuyvesant High School’s is the largest.
Lawmakers discussed and in some cases advanced bills about sex ed, DEI, restrictions on history lessons, and chaplains in schools.
The president has taken several actions related to DEI, teaching, immigration, and more. We want to hear from educators and parents about their impact.