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The Supreme Court will soon hear a case about whether a proposed Catholic charter school in Oklahoma can legally operate as a religious institution, raising major questions about the separation of church and state. Charter advocates fear the case might redefine charters as private schools, potentially threatening their public funding—but those of us supporting truly … Continue reading The big deal facing charter schools

New York State’s refusal to comply with the Trump administration’s demand to drop DEI programs has sparked a broader debate about federal overreach, with state officials arguing the directive misinterprets civil rights law and threatens local control of education. The standoff could have serious consequences for New York City families, especially in low-income communities that … Continue reading New York Schools Refuse to Drop DEI Programs Despite Trump Administration’s Funding Threats

New York State leaders are refusing to sign a federal certification that could restrict diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts in schools, even if it means risking the loss of federal education funding. The move signals the state’s commitment to maintaining DEI initiatives despite pressure from the Trump administration. Read the full article.

The Trump administration’s latest treat to withhold federal funding from public schools that use DEI initiatives signals a broader crackdown on K-12 practices like single-race affinity groups and culturally specific programming, casting them as potentially unlawful “segregation.” While the guidance is vague, it has already triggered investigations – including one in New York – and … Continue reading How the Trump Administration Might Target D.E.I. in Public Schools

The Trump administration has intensified its efforts to eliminate DEI in schools by requiring states and districts to certify they’ve ended such practices or risk losing billions in federal education funding, including support for Title I, special education, Head Start, and school meals. The directive is backed by a legal analysis referencing the Supreme Court’s … Continue reading Schools have 10 days to comply with Trump anti-DEI policy or face losing federal funds

The Trump administration is pressuring states and school districts to sign certification disavowing DEI initiatives or risk losing federal education funding – a move critics say misrepresents civil rights law and is intended to chill lawful, equity-focused efforts in schools. Despite lacking a clear definition of DEI, the administration is aggressively using federal authority to … Continue reading Trump Admin. Tells Schools: No Federal Funds If You’re Using DEI

Morris Pearl, a former BlackRock executive and member of Patriotic Millionaires, argues that New York’s extreme wealth inequality is fueled by a rigged tax system that favors the ultra-rich while working families struggle. Pearl advocates for the Invest in Our New York campaign, which offers a fair, popular solution: raise taxes on the wealthiest and … Continue reading NYC needs universal child care now