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Protect Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Programs in Education
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Target: U.S. Department of Education, Secretary of Education, Congressional Education Committees
Goal: Urge the U.S. Department of Education and policymakers to uphold and expand protections for DEI programs, ensuring that educational institutions can continue to address systemic inequities without fear of losing federal funding or facing punitive action.
The Trump administration's attempt to dismantle DEI programs in schools and universities represented a dangerous step backward for educational equity and civil rights. By threatening to withhold federal funding from institutions that continued DEI initiatives, the administration sought to silence educators and undermine efforts to address longstanding disparities in education.
Judge Stephanie Gallagher's ruling confirms that these actions violated the law and created a climate of fear among teachers and administrators. The memos in question went far beyond reminding schools of anti-discrimination laws—they attempted to rewrite the rules, putting millions of educators at risk for engaging in lawful and beneficial practices.
DEI programs are essential for creating inclusive learning environments, supporting historically marginalized students, and addressing systemic barriers. Attempts to ban or chill these efforts harm not only students of color, but also the broader educational mission of fairness and opportunity for all.
We call on the Department of Education and lawmakers to affirm their commitment to DEI, to provide clear and supportive guidance, and to ensure that no school or educator faces punishment for working to make education more just and inclusive.
Key Demands
- Affirm the legality and importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion programs in all educational institutions.
- Rescind any remaining federal guidance or policy that threatens funding or punitive action against schools supporting DEI.
- Issue clear, supportive guidance to schools and universities, ensuring educators can engage in DEI work without fear of reprisal.
- Increase federal funding and resources for DEI initiatives to address systemic inequities in education.
- Engage educators, students, and communities in shaping policies that promote inclusive and equitable learning environments.
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