Culture
DEI training halted for Washington firefighters, medics, after complaints of racial, gender biasA diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) training for Washington state firefighters and medics was recently suspended after criticism from employees. The training, titled “Stronger Together: An introduction to anti-racism and… Read More
Culture
Internal documents shed light on Biden admin’s plan to impose DEI on Pentagon-run schools(Daily Caller News Foundation) – The Department of Defense agency that runs schools for military children approved a contract worth up to nearly $2 million for extensive Diversity, Equity and Inclusion… Read More
Public Education
Iowa State University still pushes DEI principles on job listings after crackdown(Daily Caller News Foundation) – Iowa State University (ISU) appears to still be pushing diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) principles in multiple job listings, despite a move by the Iowa Board of… Read More
Public Education
Delaware prof offers extra credit for ‘white privilege checklist’Even as higher education has taken heat for pushing Critical Race Theory and other progressive, racially divisive ideologies, one Delaware professor is offering extra credit to students… Read More
Public Education
Minnesota approves CRT-inspired ethnic studies standards for kindergartenersA Minnesota judge has approved the state’s updated and critical race theory-infused ethnic studies curriculum – with one minor change. As part of a routine update to social studies curriculum,… Read More
Public Education
Proposal wants Michigan school librarians to ‘advance racial and social justice’(The Center Square) – The Michigan Department of Education requests public comment on draft revisions to the state’s school librarian standards, expanding what future librarians would learn to include some… Read More
Courts
Lawsuit filed against California school district that hosted racially segregated ‘playdate’A California school district is being sued for refusing to disclose information about a racially segregated social event it hosted. Judicial Watch, a government watchdog and educational foundation, recently filed… Read More
Public Education
Unload your ‘backpacks of privilege’: Boston Public Schools ‘thrilled’ about ‘anti-racist’ Black Lives Matter at School programIn a letter to parents, Boston Public Schools announced its participation in the Black Lives Matter at School program as part of its “embracing anti-racism.” “As… Read More
Government
Utah governor signs bill rolling back ‘diversity, equity and inclusion’ programs(Daily Caller News Foundation) – Republican Utah Gov. Spencer Cox signed a bill Tuesday to ban diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) departments at public universities and government-funded employers in the state,… Read More
Courts
Federal judge sides with Penn State professor, allows lawsuit over ‘racist’ Critical Race Theory trainingsThe lawsuit filed by a Penn State professor who says the university subjected him to “racist” Critical Race Theory trainings will move forward thanks to a federal judge’s ruling. Eastern… Read More
Culture
Oregon county disbands ‘unnecessary’ DEI office that ‘foments friction’An Oregon county commission has voted to disband its DEI office, which had a budget near $1 million. Despite containing portions of Portland, Oregon – one of the most liberal… Read More
Public Education
Harvard submits 8-page whitewash of plagiarism investigation of former president to House CommitteeHarvard submitted an eight-page summary of its investigation into plagiarism accusations against former university president Claudine Gay to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce… Read More
Culture
‘Poison in healthcare’: Health pros warn DEI medical might be next domino to fall as elites struggle with diversity disastersDiversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) efforts by American elites continue to deliver poor results for Disney, Sports Illustrated,… Read More
Courts
Seattle cancer center fired Jewish counselor after she spoke up about an anti-trump DEI assignment. Now, she’s suing.(The Daily Signal) – A veteran social worker who says she was fired for expressing concern over racial harassment against her as a Jewish woman and political harassment over her… Read More
Public Education
Pittsburgh School District may hire controversial diversity consultant(The Center Square) – The Pittsburgh School District may soon hire a consultant who’s drawn scrutiny for its alleged critical race theory training. The district is reviewing a contract with… Read More
Public Education
‘Afrochemistry’: Texas university slammed for ‘insane’ course combining science with raceA Texas university is being absolutely basted for offering the freshman course “Afrochemistry: The Study of Black-Life Matter,” designed to address “inequities in chemistry and chemical education.” Rice University is… Read More
Courts
Connecticut teacher who denounced mandatory ‘privilege’ training is now suing the school board for retaliationA Connecticut public school teacher filed a federal lawsuit last week against his school board for allegedly violating his First and Fourteenth Amendment rights. John Grande, who taught P.E. for… Read More
Culture
Lawmakers, veterans say ‘woke diversity initiatives’ cost taxpayers, hurt military(The Center Square) – A growing concern about progressive ideology on race and gender at all levels of the U.S. military has sparked outrage and became the center of a… Read More
Opinion
Claudine Gay is gone, but diversity ideology still plagues Harvard(The Daily Signal) – Numerous and compounding reasons led to Claudine Gay’s removal as president of Harvard University. Her departure, while a necessary first step, does not solve the problems that required… Read More
Public Education
School district pays $1.5M for SEL curricula from organizations supporting discredited DEIA Pennsylvania school has forked over more than a million dollars for social emotional learning (SEL) curricula from organizations supporting diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. Parents Defending Education… Read More