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    • The Education Dept. Wants to End DEI. Does It Have the Staff?

    The Education Dept. Wants to End DEI. Does It Have the Staff?

    The Education Dept. Wants to End DEI. Does It Have the Staff?

    Trainor then on February 14 issued a “Dear Colleague” letter, drastically expanding the definition of discrimination to include the consideration of race, gender, or other identity in scholarships, financial aid, graduation ceremonies, and student life.

    Democratic leaders demand details on DOGE access to Education Department

    Democratic leaders demand details on DOGE access to Education Department

    The letter — signed by Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont, Sen. Patty Murray of Washington, Sen. Tammy Baldwin of Wisconsin, Rep. Bobby Scott of Virginia and Rep. Rosa DeLauro of Connecticut — expresses concerns about a number of actions at the Education Department since Trump's inauguration on Jan. 20.