US Department of Education purges DEI programs: Key update on recent actions

The US Department of Education has taken significant actions to eliminate Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives. These measures include dissolving key DEI councils, canceling over $2.6 million in DEI contracts, and removing 200+ DEI-related web pages. Additionally, employees overseeing DEI programs have been placed on paid leave, and the Department has withdrawn its Equity Action Plan. This move aligns with the Trump administration’s broader efforts to end divisive ideologies in federal agencies and education.