Trump administration targets DEI programs in education

The Trump administration is taking steps to eliminate diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs in schools. The Department of Education has warned that schools using race in decision-making could lose federal funding. Parents Defending Education has filed complaints against several school districts, including Portland Public Schools and Chicago Public Schools, for programs that allegedly discriminate based on race. These complaints argue that such programs violate civil rights laws. The administration aims to ensure that federal funds support merit-based education rather than race-based initiatives. This marks a significant shift in educational policy under the Trump administration.