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

Thousands of low-income families in New York City could lose access to child care if the state doesn’t fill a nearly $1 billion funding gap in its voucher program, threatening support for up to 7,000 families each month. The shortfall stems from the end of pandemic-era federal aid and rising demand, and without new state … Continue reading Thousands of NYC families could lose child care vouchers amid nearly $1 billion funding shortfall