Judge strikes down anti-DEI grant policy at Education Department
Summary
A federal judge decided that the U.S. Education Department cannot reduce funding for certain teacher training programs. These cuts were planned by the Trump administration because they said the programs promoted "divisive ideologies."Key Facts
- The ruling happened on a Thursday by a federal judge.
- The Education Department tried to cut about $600 million in grants.
- The cuts targeted two grant programs: Teacher Quality Partnership and Supporting Effective Educator Development.
- The Trump administration argued the programs focused on divisive ideas.
- The judge’s ruling stops the department from reducing this funding.
- These grants support teacher training programs across the country.
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