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Education Department's Funding Threat: A Wake-Up Call for School Districts on DEI Practices
TL;DR
The Education Department has issued a dire warning to school districts: eliminate Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs or face funding cuts. As the political landscape shifts, this move could reshape educational policies nationwide.
- Funding at Stake: Schools must comply with the new policy to secure federal money.
- Compliance Deadline: Districts have just 10 days to sign certification against DEI practices.
- Political Pressure: This threat echoes past funding withdrawal tactics seen in the Trump administration.
- Implications: This could lead to a significant shift in how schools approach DEI initiatives.
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