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The Trump-Vance Administration is trying to

Cut funding for teacher training using anti-DEI as justification

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What we know

The Department canceled millions in funds for training teachers because of material on "divisive ideologies."

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February 17, 2025

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Agency announced a termination in $600 million of already awarded grants used for teacher preparation because the programs included materials about racism, bias, equity and/or cultural competence. This occurred outside of the process for changing federal grant priorities. It will contribute to the ongoing nationwide teacher shortage.

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