The Department of Education has launched investigations of several school districts and state education departments. Each case shines a light on what exactly the federal agency is looking for and how you can avoid conflict.
The U.S. Department of Education says New York discriminated against a Long Island school district for keeping its Native American mascot, violating federal civil rights law. Secretary Linda McMahon said the state ban is unfair because mascots like “Dutchmen” and “Huguenots” are still allowed.
The Trump administration is targeting K12 public schools that refuse to eliminate DEI programs, launching investigations and threatening to cut federal funding. At least 19 states are pushing back, leading to lawsuits and a growing national debate.
Education Department launches an investigation into an allegation that Chicago Public Schools' remedial program discriminates against students of other races.
Two school divisions—in Loudoun and Fairfax, the state’s largest school district—submitted alternative documents that they say signify the same commitment, flouting the certification form created by the U.S. Department of Education. Norfolk signed a modified certification form.
U.S. Department of Education is on the verge of defunding Maine's schools over what the agency says are Title IX violations involving transgender athletes.
Launch of the "Title IX Special Investigations Team" comes one day after the Trump administration threatened to withhold Title I funding over DEI programs.
