Education Revolution! U.S. Axes DEI Programs and Ends Controversial Book Ban Investigations
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Education has initiated significant changes following President Trump’s executive order titled “Ending Radical And Wasteful Government DEI Programs And Preferencing.” The order, which seeks to dismantle Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives across the federal government, has prompted swift action within the department, signaling a major shift in education policy.
The executive order aims to eliminate all DEI-related mandates, offices, and policies within federal agencies. This includes terminating DEI-specific positions, placing employees in these roles on paid administrative leave, and halting related training programs and contracts. Proponents of the order assert that these changes will restore a “merit-based society” where individual skills and performance will define hiring and promotion practices. The Department of Education has responded accordingly by discontinuing the DEI Council and reallocating $2.6 million previously budgeted for training contracts. Tiffany Justice, Co-founder of Moms for Liberty, celebrated the department’s decisions, stating, “Cheers to a revitalized focus and exciting new directions ahead!”
Another notable action by the department is the conclusion of investigations into reports of alleged book bans at the district level. During the Biden administration, 11 complaints had been filed over efforts by some schools to remove books containing explicit material from libraries. The Department of Education has dismissed these complaints, shifting away from federal oversight on such matters. Commenting on the decision, Nicki Neily, President of Parents Defending Education, claimed, “Ending these OCR investigations is a win for parental rights and common sense.”