DEI
Biden’s pick to lead Joint Chiefs of Staff led DEI efforts at Air Force(The Center Square) — President Joe Biden’s nominee to Chair the Joint Chiefs of Staff helped spearhead the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion movement at the Air Force and now faces… Read More
DEI
Air Force embraces DEI as recruitment falters(The Center Square) – The U.S. Air Force has become increasingly focused on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion efforts, and critics say it is hurting recruitment. Chief of Staff of the… Read More
Public Education
Arlington Public Schools lowers grading standards in the name of ‘equity’A Virginia school district is revising its grading policies to create “equitable grading processes.” The new policies allow students to redo assignments, turn in late… Read More
DEI
Christians ‘dominant,’ former criminals ‘marginalized’ according to Washington state DEI training(The Center Square) – As some states, such as Texas, have enacted laws banning the funding of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, or DEI, Washington state is implementing such training… Read More
DEI
States push back against Diversity, Equity, Inclusion in universities(The Center Square) – A coalition of education experts, governors and lawmakers are pushing back against the “Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion” policies that have become the norm in public colleges… Read More
Public Education
Schools axe homework, deadlines in the name of equitySeveral schools throughout the country are moving to axe homework and deadlines in an effort to increase equity, according to The Wall Street Journal. Under the philosophy of “equitable grading,”… Read More
DEI, Opinion
Missouri treasurer: DEI reforms will cut waste and promote academic freedom on campusMissouri taxpayers deserve to see their hard-earned tax dollars put to good use, particularly when it comes to funding higher education. As Missouri’s Treasurer, it is my responsibility… Read More
Courts, Missouri
Two employees owe Springfield school district $300K in legal fees after ‘anti-racist’ training lawsuit is dismissed(The Center Square) – Two school administrators must pay Springfield Public Schools $312,869 in attorney fees after a First Amendment lawsuit against the district was dismissed. In January, U.S. District… Read More
Culture
As Pentagon struggles to fill military requests, funding goes to diversity, Critical Race Theory(The Center Square) – The Pentagon is increasingly struggling to fill the weapons and equipment requests for the war in Ukraine. At the same time, taxpayer funds are going to… Read More
Culture
Proposed legislation would stop diversity, equity training at Ohio colleges, universities(The Center Square) – A bill in the Ohio Legislature would stop diversity and equity training for faculty and students at state colleges and universities. The Higher Education Enhancement Act,… Read More
DEI, Kansas
Kansas DEI administrator resigns to focus on his diversity business(The Sentinel) – Shawnee Mission School District has announced that Dr. Tyrone Bates Jr. is resigning effective at the end of this school year, after four years as the district’s… Read More
Culture
‘They said they wanted a black person to do this job’: DEI instructor fired by college for not being woke enough(Daily Caller) – A diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) director claims she was fired from a California community college for disagreeing with certain elements of social justice ideology. Dr. Tabita… Read More
Culture
Federal judge calls on Stanford to fire DEI dean that participated in student uproar(Daily Caller) – Federal Judge Kyle Duncan has called on Stanford University to fire the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Dean who participated in a student-led revolt against his appearance at… Read More
Culture
University course trains future teachers to be political activists, advance ‘equity’(Daily Caller) – A University of North Texas (UNT) course trains students to view teaching as an “ethical and political act,” according to a syllabus obtained by the College Fix. Read More
Culture
Half of professors believe diversity statements ‘violate academic freedom,’ survey finds(Daily Caller) – Half of university professors disapprove of universities mandating that applicants submit diversity statements during the hiring process, a new survey released Tuesday by the Foundation for Individual… Read More
Government
Rhode Island lawmaker wants to spend more taxpayer money to ‘close achievement gaps’(The Center Square) – The chair of the Rhode Island General Assembly’s Senate Education Committee has introduced a trio of bills geared toward specific student populations across the state. State… Read More
Public Education
California judge rules school district must prioritize achievement over equityCalifornia parents have won a lawsuit against a school district over its math placement policies which emphasized equity over achievement. A coalition of Palo Alto parents and residents, led by… Read More
Public Education
Another California district axes honors classes in the name of equityParents in a California school district are protesting the high school for cutting honors classes in the name of racial equity. Culver City High School's decision was made because “teachers… Read More
Culture
DEI initiatives force medical students to only go skin deep, report revealsAn investigation of curricula in Texas medical schools reveals requirements drenched in “Diversity, Equity and Inclusion” (DEI), the anti-racism rallying cry critics say creates racial divisiveness. Do No Harm, a… Read More
Culture
School officials’ maniacal focus on equity should shift to academic preparation(The Sentinel) – Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin recently blasted Fairfax County school officials for their maniacal focus on equity after they withheld national merit award information from students until… Read More