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New Jersey Defies Federal Pressure to Protect DEI Programs

4/25/2025

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New Jersey Defends DEI

New Jersey stands firm against federal pressure to dismantle its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs in schools, despite the looming threat of losing $1.1 billion in federal funding. Education Commissioner Kevin Dehmer asserts the state has fulfilled all requirements, while the NAACP steps in, filing a lawsuit to safeguard vital funding for education.

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Judge Protects DEI Funding

A New Hampshire federal judge has struck down the Trump administration's attempt to slash funding for schools that uphold diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs. This ruling, fueled by a lawsuit from the ACLU and NEA, underscores the vital role of diverse ideas in education and highlights the potential infringement on First Amendment rights.

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New Jersey Defends DEI

New Jersey stands firm against federal pressure to dismantle its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs in schools, despite the looming threat of losing $1.1 billion in federal funding. Education Commissioner Kevin Dehmer asserts the state has fulfilled all requirements, while the NAACP steps in, filing a lawsuit to safeguard vital funding for education.

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