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I was sending links of summaries of the shyt on YouTube, people thought I was talking shyt , so many after school programs are about to be cut, they just pulled funding for my stem program that I run in Chicago
Trump pledged to close the Education Department. What would that mean?
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DOGE, Education Department threaten states’ funding if they don’t cut DEI programs
A letter penned by the Education Department and posted to X by DOGE gives state education departments 14 days to comply.
02/14/25
Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency and the Department of Education put state education departments on notice Friday, threatening to revoke federal funding for public schools and universities unless they remove all “diversity, equity and inclusion” programming within 14 days.
The letter, penned by the Department of Education’s acting assistant secretary for civil rights, emphasizes the legal nondiscrimination requirements for schools that receive federal assistance, and bases much of its legal argument on a Supreme Court case where Harvard University was sued over its affirmative action policies. The Court ruled that using racial preferences in college admissions is illegal, and the letter argues it “sets forth a framework” and applies more broadly.
“The law is clear: treating students differently on the basis of race to achieve nebulous goals such as diversity, racial balancing, social justice, or equity is illegal under controlling Supreme Court precedent,” acting Secretary Craig Trainor wrote in a letter DOGE said went to every state education department.
The Department’s notice directs schools — from the preschool level to universities — to ensure their policies comply with their interpretation of the law, saying they will begin assessments two weeks from now and are tying federal funding to state compliance.
The Department of Education did not immediately respond to request for comment
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DOGE, Education Department threaten states’ funding if they don’t cut DEI programs
A letter penned by the Education Department and posted to X by DOGE gives state education departments 14 days to comply.
02/14/25
Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency and the Department of Education put state education departments on notice Friday, threatening to revoke federal funding for public schools and universities unless they remove all “diversity, equity and inclusion” programming within 14 days
The letter, penned by the Department of Education’s acting assistant secretary for civil rights, emphasizes the legal nondiscrimination requirements for schools that receive federal assistance, and bases much of its legal argument on a Supreme Court case where Harvard University was sued over its affirmative action policies. The Court ruled that using racial preferences in college admissions is illegal, and the letter argues it “sets forth a framework” and applies more broadly.
“The law is clear: treating students differently on the basis of race to achieve nebulous goals such as diversity, racial balancing, social justice, or equity is illegal under controlling Supreme Court precedent,” acting Secretary Craig Trainor wrote in a letter DOGE said went to every state education department.
The Department’s notice directs schools — from the preschool level to universities — to ensure their policies comply with their interpretation of the law, saying they will begin assessments two weeks from now and are tying federal funding to state compliance.
The Department of Education did not immediately respond to request for comment
The gaslighting these crackas be on is unreal SMH
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02/18/25
As the Senate continues considering President Trump’s nominees for key cabinet positions, the Legal Defense Fund (LDF) sent a letter to members of Congress voicing its opposition to the potential confirmation of Linda McMahon as U.S. Secretary of Education. The organization, which successfully litigated Brown v. Board of Education and continues to fight for Black students to receive high-quality, equitable education, strongly opposes her candidacy, citing concerns over her troubling record and various actions that raise serious questions about her qualifications and commitment to the responsibilities of the position.
LDF President and Director-Counsel Janai Nelson issued the following statement:
“As the leader of the foremost agency of education policy and programs in our nation, the U.S. Secretary of Education is entrusted with one of the most sacred responsibilities within our democracy: to guarantee that every student, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or LGBTQIA+ status, is afforded the opportunity to succeed. Through her troubling words, actions, and otherwise limited experience, Linda McMahon is wholly unsuited for this position.
“Ms. McMahon’s leadership of the U.S. Department of Education could endanger the safety and well-being of over fifty million students who depend on the agency to receive access to quality education. In close step with the administration’s Project 2025 playbook, Ms. McMahon has made clear her support to dismantle the Education Department despite the vital role it plays in advancing policies and practices that eliminate racial disparities and safeguarding key civil rights protections for Black and other students of color, LGBTQIA+ students, low-income students, and students with disabilities in all schools that receive federal funding. Instead, Ms. McMahon supports reduced federal oversight that leaves it up to states to enact and enforce policies that could undermine civil rights protections and harm critical federal programs upon which so many of our Black communities need.
“Ms. McMahon’s lack of experience and understanding of public education is further evidenced by her extreme views. Time and time again, Ms. McMahon has advocated for school privatization, which siphon funds from public schools, and the elimination of truthful, racially inclusive teaching in classrooms. While Ms. McMahon has no firsthand experience as an educator or administrator, she is a co-founder of the far-right conservative thinktank American First Policy Institute (AFPI), an organization that has supported regressive, harmful, and potentially discriminatory policies in education—including calling for an end to diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts and funneling money into school voucher programs—and has drafted hundreds of troubling executive orders meant to upend the very fabric of our democracy. This is especially concerning in light of our understanding of recent cuts to essential federal education employees and programs, which severely obstruct the Department’s ability to fulfill its mission of enforcing our nation’s education and civil rights laws and providing all students with equal educational opportunities.
“If the Senate confirms Ms. McMahon as Education Secretary, she will undoubtedly undermine the key tenets of America’s public education system and roll back progress that is critical for the livelihoods of millions of students. Simply put, our students deserve better. America deserves better. In the best interests of our country, we urge the Senate to unequivocally reject her nomination.”
LDF Opposes Confirmation of Linda McMahon as Nominee for U.S. Secretary of Education, Cites Troubling Record
LDF President and Director-Counsel Janai Nelson issued the following statement:
“As the leader of the foremost agency of education policy and programs in our nation, the U.S. Secretary of Education is entrusted with one of the most sacred responsibilities within our democracy: to guarantee that every student, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or LGBTQIA+ status, is afforded the opportunity to succeed. Through her troubling words, actions, and otherwise limited experience, Linda McMahon is wholly unsuited for this position.
“Ms. McMahon’s leadership of the U.S. Department of Education could endanger the safety and well-being of over fifty million students who depend on the agency to receive access to quality education. In close step with the administration’s Project 2025 playbook, Ms. McMahon has made clear her support to dismantle the Education Department despite the vital role it plays in advancing policies and practices that eliminate racial disparities and safeguarding key civil rights protections for Black and other students of color, LGBTQIA+ students, low-income students, and students with disabilities in all schools that receive federal funding. Instead, Ms. McMahon supports reduced federal oversight that leaves it up to states to enact and enforce policies that could undermine civil rights protections and harm critical federal programs upon which so many of our Black communities need.
“Ms. McMahon’s lack of experience and understanding of public education is further evidenced by her extreme views. Time and time again, Ms. McMahon has advocated for school privatization, which siphon funds from public schools, and the elimination of truthful, racially inclusive teaching in classrooms. While Ms. McMahon has no firsthand experience as an educator or administrator, she is a co-founder of the far-right conservative thinktank American First Policy Institute (AFPI), an organization that has supported regressive, harmful, and potentially discriminatory policies in education—including calling for an end to diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts and funneling money into school voucher programs—and has drafted hundreds of troubling executive orders meant to upend the very fabric of our democracy. This is especially concerning in light of our understanding of recent cuts to essential federal education employees and programs, which severely obstruct the Department’s ability to fulfill its mission of enforcing our nation’s education and civil rights laws and providing all students with equal educational opportunities.
“If the Senate confirms Ms. McMahon as Education Secretary, she will undoubtedly undermine the key tenets of America’s public education system and roll back progress that is critical for the livelihoods of millions of students. Simply put, our students deserve better. America deserves better. In the best interests of our country, we urge the Senate to unequivocally reject her nomination.”
Richard Glidewell
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We got a coli home schooling group yet?! It's not even about to be choice really
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