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Judge Strikes Down DEI Teacher Grants, Cancels $600M+

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  • U.S. District Judge Angel Kelley struck down the Education Department policy terminating DEI teacher-training grants.
  • The February 2025 directive canceled more than $600 million in Teacher Quality Partnership and Supporting Effective Educator Development grants.
  • Over 90% of awards—109 grants—were terminated, eliminating 40 university grants in eight states.
  • Kelley found the directive lacked discernible DEI criteria and was arbitrary and capricious under the Administrative Procedure Act.