The Trump administration has threatened to cut federal funding to schools that do not eliminate certain diversity, equity, and inclusion practices, particularly affecting Title I funding for low-income, racially diverse schools. This move reflects a broader agenda to undermine civil rights protections in education, aiming to revert to pre-Civil Rights Act standards. With over 1,300 layoffs at the Department of Education, the administration seeks to reduce its influence on educational equity, jeopardizing protections for marginalized communities in the pursuit of educational equality.
Federal financial assistance is a privilege, not a right. The latest guidance from the department specifically targets Title I funding, which serves schools with higher percentages of students of color.
This administration's willingness to target schools serving low-income students reveals a commitment to rolling back civil rights protections in education, returning to practices before the Civil Rights Act.
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