https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/discrimination Discrimination en-US 2021 (c) Education Week Thu, 03 Sep 2026 21:03:58 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/trump-extends-anti-dei-push-to-private-schools-eyeing-their-tax-exempt-status/2026/09 Schools that give racial minorities preferences would lose tax-exempt status under newly proposed rules. Thu, 03 Sep 2026 21:03:58 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/trump-extends-anti-dei-push-to-private-schools-eyeing-their-tax-exempt-status/2026/09 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/title-ix-doesnt-require-transgender-athletes-exclusion-judge-rules/2026/09 A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit from the Trump administration alleging California violated Title IX. Wed, 02 Sep 2026 14:24:45 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/title-ix-doesnt-require-transgender-athletes-exclusion-judge-rules/2026/09 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/education-department-tells-schools-race-cant-factor-into-student-discipline/2026/08 A letter to educators follows up on last month's rescission of longstanding discrimination rules. Tue, 18 Aug 2026 22:00:52 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/education-department-tells-schools-race-cant-factor-into-student-discipline/2026/08 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/district-must-rename-schools-after-it-restored-confederate-names-judge-rules/2026/08 The district removed the Confederate names in 2020 only to bring them back four years later. Fri, 07 Aug 2026 19:54:17 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/district-must-rename-schools-after-it-restored-confederate-names-judge-rules/2026/08 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/education-department-scraps-longstanding-discrimination-rules/2026/07 Districts will no longer be liable for "disparate impact"—in discipline, course access, or CTE programs. Thu, 23 Jul 2026 21:41:55 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/education-department-scraps-longstanding-discrimination-rules/2026/07 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/opinion-we-cant-give-up-on-teacher-diversity/2026/06 Many efforts to recruit Black teachers leave out a crucial element. Wed, 10 Jun 2026 16:38:41 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/opinion-we-cant-give-up-on-teacher-diversity/2026/06 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/families-get-2-more-weeks-to-apply-for-nations-largest-school-choice-program/2026/03 Lawsuits say Texas is discriminating by excluding Islamic schools from the private school choice program. Wed, 18 Mar 2026 21:43:45 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/families-get-2-more-weeks-to-apply-for-nations-largest-school-choice-program/2026/03 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/the-nations-largest-school-choice-program-excludes-muslim-schools-lawsuit-says/2026/03 The largest state to allow public funds for private schooling faces its first legal challenge. Tue, 03 Mar 2026 23:38:33 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/the-nations-largest-school-choice-program-excludes-muslim-schools-lawsuit-says/2026/03 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/trump-admin-accuses-minneapolis-schools-of-racism-in-protecting-minority-teachers/2025/12 The Justice Department has filed its latest suit alleging racism for efforts to boost teacher diversity. Thu, 11 Dec 2025 19:38:19 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/trump-admin-accuses-minneapolis-schools-of-racism-in-protecting-minority-teachers/2025/12 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/supreme-court-orders-new-review-of-religious-exemptions-to-school-vaccines/2025/12 The U.S. Supreme Court ordered a new look in a school vaccination case and declined to review library book removals. Mon, 08 Dec 2025 22:45:47 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/supreme-court-orders-new-review-of-religious-exemptions-to-school-vaccines/2025/12 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/parents-should-continue-to-file-disability-rights-complaints-say-special-ed-advocates/2025/11 Continuing to file them puts pressure on the Ed. Dept. to enforce special ed. laws. Fri, 21 Nov 2025 21:45:49 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/parents-should-continue-to-file-disability-rights-complaints-say-special-ed-advocates/2025/11 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/opinion-schools-cannot-afford-to-ignore-race-and-identity/2025/10 People often don't notice discrimination if it doesn't affect them directly. Mon, 13 Oct 2025 06:00:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/opinion-schools-cannot-afford-to-ignore-race-and-identity/2025/10 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/loan-forgiveness-for-teachers-of-color-is-discriminatory-trump-admin-says/2025/09 The U.S. Department of Justice says the program meant to boost the ranks of minority teachers discriminates against white educators. Tue, 16 Sep 2025 20:22:12 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/loan-forgiveness-for-teachers-of-color-is-discriminatory-trump-admin-says/2025/09 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/some-state-leaders-cheer-as-trumps-ed-dept-investigates-their-schools/2025/08 The use of the office for civil rights for political purposes has been dialed up in the second Trump administration, experts say. Mon, 25 Aug 2025 18:57:35 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/some-state-leaders-cheer-as-trumps-ed-dept-investigates-their-schools/2025/08 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/trump-admin-quietly-rescinds-guidance-on-english-learners-rights/2025/08 The 2015 Dear Colleague letter detailed how schools and districts can comply with federal requirements in English-learner education. Wed, 20 Aug 2025 20:47:15 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/trump-admin-quietly-rescinds-guidance-on-english-learners-rights/2025/08 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/ed-dept-imposes-funding-restrictions-for-5-districts-over-transgender-policies/2025/08 The districts will have to jump through extra hoops to claim their federal funds. Tue, 19 Aug 2025 21:45:21 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/ed-dept-imposes-funding-restrictions-for-5-districts-over-transgender-policies/2025/08 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/trump-cant-require-schools-to-certify-they-wont-use-dei-judge-says/2025/08 A federal judge appointed by Trump struck down several efforts made by the U.S. Department of Education to curb educators’ use of DEI. Fri, 15 Aug 2025 17:12:57 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/trump-cant-require-schools-to-certify-they-wont-use-dei-judge-says/2025/08 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/student-dress-codes-can-send-the-wrong-message-how-to-get-them-right/2025/08 Recommendations include a climate survey for students and reevaluating subjective language in dress code policies. Fri, 01 Aug 2025 19:24:43 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/student-dress-codes-can-send-the-wrong-message-how-to-get-them-right/2025/08 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/the-u-s-department-of-energy-is-trying-to-change-a-title-ix-rule-why/2025/06 Proposals from the U.S. Department of Energy show buy-in from across the administration for the president's view of gender identity. Thu, 19 Jun 2025 21:35:19 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/the-u-s-department-of-energy-is-trying-to-change-a-title-ix-rule-why/2025/06 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/trump-admin-says-californias-k-12-funding-is-at-risk-what-would-it-mean/2025/06 Title I and IDEA funding could be caught up in the battle between the White House and the largest state, which is led by Democrats. Thu, 12 Jun 2025 21:56:56 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/trump-admin-says-californias-k-12-funding-is-at-risk-what-would-it-mean/2025/06 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/supreme-court-decision-lets-students-sue-schools-more-easily-for-disability-bias/2025/06 The justices ruled unanimously that students with disabilities need not meet a more stringent standard when suing under two federal laws. Thu, 12 Jun 2025 17:50:08 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/supreme-court-decision-lets-students-sue-schools-more-easily-for-disability-bias/2025/06 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/opinion-narrower-meaner-and-more-loyal-trumps-ed-agenda-hurts-students-like-me/2025/06 How President Trump is weaponizing education policy—and why it matters. Tue, 03 Jun 2025 17:47:17 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/opinion-narrower-meaner-and-more-loyal-trumps-ed-agenda-hurts-students-like-me/2025/06 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/trump-admin-gives-new-york-10-days-to-end-its-ban-on-native-american-mascots/2025/05 The decision marks a reversal in a nationwide effort to retire Native American school mascots. Fri, 30 May 2025 21:04:13 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/trump-admin-gives-new-york-10-days-to-end-its-ban-on-native-american-mascots/2025/05 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/what-100-ed-dept-investigations-say-about-trumps-agenda-for-schools/2025/05 Education Week has confirmed 100 Education Department investigations aligned with key Trump administration priorities. Thu, 22 May 2025 21:03:30 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/what-100-ed-dept-investigations-say-about-trumps-agenda-for-schools/2025/05 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/how-trump-has-changed-schools-in-his-first-100-days-a-timeline/2025/04 Schools have experienced an unprecedented quantity and velocity of K-12 policy shifts in President Donald Trump’s first 100 days. Tue, 29 Apr 2025 04:01:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/how-trump-has-changed-schools-in-his-first-100-days-a-timeline/2025/04 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/trump-wades-into-dei-fight-over-native-american-mascots-in-schools/2025/04 Scholars and Native American activists have long pushed back on schools’ use of such images. Mon, 28 Apr 2025 22:13:39 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/trump-wades-into-dei-fight-over-native-american-mascots-in-schools/2025/04 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/supreme-court-poised-to-back-student-in-key-disability-rights-case/2025/04 The U.S. Supreme Court considered what liability standard should apply for cases brought by students under two key federal disability laws. Mon, 28 Apr 2025 21:59:57 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/supreme-court-poised-to-back-student-in-key-disability-rights-case/2025/04 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/supreme-court-to-weigh-discrimination-standard-for-some-special-education-cases/2025/04 The U.S. Supreme Court will consider what legal standard must be met for proving discrimination against students with disabilities. Thu, 24 Apr 2025 22:30:48 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/supreme-court-to-weigh-discrimination-standard-for-some-special-education-cases/2025/04 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/trump-cant-enforce-anti-dei-directives-in-schools-2-judges-say/2025/04 Three judges, including two Trump appointees, said the administration had overstepped its authority in its efforts to rid schools of DEI. Thu, 24 Apr 2025 19:48:20 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/trump-cant-enforce-anti-dei-directives-in-schools-2-judges-say/2025/04 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/inside-trumps-full-force-approach-to-ban-trans-athletes-and-dei-in-schools/2025/04 Trump’s return to the White House has brought a new era of aggressive investigations of entities that flout the president's orders. Wed, 16 Apr 2025 21:14:30 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/inside-trumps-full-force-approach-to-ban-trans-athletes-and-dei-in-schools/2025/04