Schools and colleges across the U.S. face a deadline to end diversity programs or risk having their federal money pulled by the Trump administration, yet few are openly rushing to make changes, believing they're on solid legal ground.

The Education Department is threatening to withhold federal funds from schools that don't comply with new guidance, prompting administrators to reflect on their values and comfort levels with risk.

Best-selling authors of a new book detail how districts can reframe an unpopular word to create a collaborative atmosphere that inspires teachers and students to take academic risks.