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Trump opens investigations at three California colleges alleging DEI-based discrimination

Amid President Trump's push against DEI, the Education Department has opened investigations into a diversity-related program it says is connected to three California colleges. The department said it is investigating whether the program amounts to illegal race-based discrimination.

Washington Examiner on MSN · 52m

Trump Education Department investigates 45 colleges over ‘race-based’ programs

The schools may be violating Title VI of the Civil Rights Act by partnering with an organization that gives doctoral students insight toward obtaining a Ph.D. but limits eligibility based on race.

USA Today · 7h

URI target of racial discrimination investigation by Trump administration. Here's why.

The federal department of Education says it has opened an investigation into 45 colleges that are part of a program to help students of color.

California, layoffs and Education Department

The Press Democrat · 6h

California, other states sue to halt massive layoffs at US Department of Education

Under Trump’s directive the Department of Education laid off half its staff. The lawsuit argues Trump has no authority to make such drastic changes.

Los Angeles Times on MSN · 1d

California joins 19 Democratic states in suit to stop massive Education Department layoffs

California and other Democratic states allege Trump's cuts amount to an illegal shutdown of the Education Department's crucial, congressionally mandated work, including protecting civil rights.

The Washington Post · 1d

Democratic-led states sue to block Trump administration layoffs at the Education Department

A coalition of Democratic-led states is challenging the Trump administration’s layoffs across the Education Department, saying it amounts to an illegal dismantling of an agency created by Congress

chaos at the Education Department affects Illinois schools

The Sacramento Bee on MSN · 6h

Education department chaos is already affecting Sacramento students. Will it get worse?

Tuesday’s layoffs largely affected the Federal Student Aid office, which saw one of the biggest slashes to its staff. Vargas and Sacramento City Unified School District Board President Jasjit Singh are concerned about college-going seniors’ abilities to access student loans and Pell grants in time for the fall term.

Yahoo · 1d

Gutting the Department of Education Is as Cruel as It Is Stupid

The DOE was created to ensure equal access to public education throughout the country. Trump wants to torch the effort

Chicago Sun-Times · 1d

How chaos at the Education Department affects Illinois schools

Trump is moving to cut the staff by half and dismantle the department. He’s also going after DEI in higher education and funding for research.

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Thousands of California educators issued pink slips again this year

At least 2,000 credentialed school staff have received preliminary layoff notices before the March 15 state-mandated deadline ...

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Walkout over California return-to-office order: ‘Going to lose a lot of quality staff’

State Superintendent Tony Thurmond directed workers to return to state buildings four days a week to be in alignment with California schools.

Alleged racism at California elementary school prompts outcry from parents, community

The parents of a boy subjected to repeated racist taunts by his classmates packed a Redlands Unified board meeting with a ...

11 California colleges among dozens across US targeted in DOE antisemitism investigation

The schools received letters warning of "potential enforcement actions" amid the federal investigation into alleged ...

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California Has an Income Gap Problem

California's wealth divide has reached one of the highest levels in the nation, according to Census Bureau data.

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California Service Corps recruiting 10,000 members for paid community service

The California Service Corps is recruiting 10,000 members for paid positions tackling key community issues, including climate change, education, food insecurity and disaster response.

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Feds shutter California civil rights office: ‘The students are going to suffer’

California has over 700 pending cases with the Office for Civil Rights. The Trump administration has not provided details on ...

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Opinion: California’s Education System Is in Crisis -- Reform Can’t Wait

To create a world-class education system, California must embrace meaningful reforms that prioritize student success and ...

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