https://www.edweek.org/discrimination Discrimination en-US 2021 (c) Education Week Wed, 18 Mar 2026 21:43:45 GMT https://www.edweek.org/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/policy-politics/families-get-2-more-weeks-to-apply-for-nations-largest-school-choice-program/2026/03 https://www.edweek.org/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/policy-politics/the-nations-largest-school-choice-program-excludes-muslim-schools-lawsuit-says/2026/03 https://www.edweek.org/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/leadership/trump-admin-accuses-minneapolis-schools-of-racism-in-protecting-minority-teachers/2025/12 https://www.edweek.org/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/policy-politics/supreme-court-orders-new-review-of-religious-exemptions-to-school-vaccines/2025/12 https://www.edweek.org/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/teaching-learning/parents-should-continue-to-file-disability-rights-complaints-say-special-ed-advocates/2025/11 https://www.edweek.org/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/leadership/opinion-schools-cannot-afford-to-ignore-race-and-identity/2025/10 https://www.edweek.org/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/leadership/loan-forgiveness-for-teachers-of-color-is-discriminatory-trump-admin-says/2025/09 https://www.edweek.org/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/policy-politics/some-state-leaders-cheer-as-trumps-ed-dept-investigates-their-schools/2025/08 https://www.edweek.org/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/teaching-learning/trump-admin-quietly-rescinds-guidance-on-english-learners-rights/2025/08 https://www.edweek.org/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/policy-politics/ed-dept-imposes-funding-restrictions-for-5-districts-over-transgender-policies/2025/08 https://www.edweek.org/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/policy-politics/trump-cant-require-schools-to-certify-they-wont-use-dei-judge-says/2025/08 https://www.edweek.org/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/leadership/student-dress-codes-can-send-the-wrong-message-how-to-get-them-right/2025/08 https://www.edweek.org/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/policy-politics/the-u-s-department-of-energy-is-trying-to-change-a-title-ix-rule-why/2025/06 https://www.edweek.org/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/policy-politics/trump-admin-says-californias-k-12-funding-is-at-risk-what-would-it-mean/2025/06 https://www.edweek.org/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/policy-politics/supreme-court-decision-lets-students-sue-schools-more-easily-for-disability-bias/2025/06 https://www.edweek.org/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/policy-politics/opinion-narrower-meaner-and-more-loyal-trumps-ed-agenda-hurts-students-like-me/2025/06 https://www.edweek.org/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/policy-politics/trump-admin-gives-new-york-10-days-to-end-its-ban-on-native-american-mascots/2025/05 https://www.edweek.org/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/policy-politics/what-100-ed-dept-investigations-say-about-trumps-agenda-for-schools/2025/05 https://www.edweek.org/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/policy-politics/how-trump-has-changed-schools-in-his-first-100-days-a-timeline/2025/04 https://www.edweek.org/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/policy-politics/trump-wades-into-dei-fight-over-native-american-mascots-in-schools/2025/04 https://www.edweek.org/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/policy-politics/supreme-court-poised-to-back-student-in-key-disability-rights-case/2025/04 https://www.edweek.org/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/policy-politics/supreme-court-to-weigh-discrimination-standard-for-some-special-education-cases/2025/04 https://www.edweek.org/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/policy-politics/trump-cant-enforce-anti-dei-directives-in-schools-2-judges-say/2025/04 https://www.edweek.org/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/policy-politics/inside-trumps-full-force-approach-to-ban-trans-athletes-and-dei-in-schools/2025/04 https://www.edweek.org/policy-politics/see-which-states-are-telling-trump-their-schools-dont-use-illegal-dei/2025/04 Education Week tracked state responses to an April 2025 Education Department request for states and schools to certify they don't use DEI. Thu, 10 Apr 2025 20:30:09 GMT https://www.edweek.org/policy-politics/see-which-states-are-telling-trump-their-schools-dont-use-illegal-dei/2025/04 https://www.edweek.org/policy-politics/trump-admin-tells-schools-no-federal-funds-if-youre-using-dei/2025/04 A letter sent out Thursday is another Trump administration to curb diversity, equity, and inclusion in schools—and use funding as leverage. Thu, 03 Apr 2025 22:43:43 GMT https://www.edweek.org/policy-politics/trump-admin-tells-schools-no-federal-funds-if-youre-using-dei/2025/04 https://www.edweek.org/policy-politics/idaho-can-restrict-transgender-students-restroom-use-appeals-court-rules/2025/03 A federal appeals court panel declined to block an Idaho law requiring students to use restrooms that align with their "biological sex." Fri, 21 Mar 2025 20:09:51 GMT https://www.edweek.org/policy-politics/idaho-can-restrict-transgender-students-restroom-use-appeals-court-rules/2025/03 https://www.edweek.org/policy-politics/trump-admin-gives-maine-10-days-to-bar-trans-athletes-or-risk-school-funding/2025/03 The finding of a Title IX violation is a test case of the president's use of federal funds as a cudgel for compliance with executive orders. Wed, 19 Mar 2025 22:06:52 GMT https://www.edweek.org/policy-politics/trump-admin-gives-maine-10-days-to-bar-trans-athletes-or-risk-school-funding/2025/03 https://www.edweek.org/policy-politics/parents-sue-ed-dept-over-civil-rights-office-layoffs-and-delays/2025/03 The lawsuit argues that the mass layoffs leave students and families with little recourse for discrimination complaints. Fri, 14 Mar 2025 20:56:26 GMT https://www.edweek.org/policy-politics/parents-sue-ed-dept-over-civil-rights-office-layoffs-and-delays/2025/03 https://www.edweek.org/policy-politics/ed-dept-says-sel-can-veil-discrimination-what-does-this-mean-for-schools/2025/03 A document from the Education Department flags social-emotional learning—a once bipartisan education strategy—as a means of discrimination. Thu, 13 Mar 2025 16:02:45 GMT https://www.edweek.org/policy-politics/ed-dept-says-sel-can-veil-discrimination-what-does-this-mean-for-schools/2025/03