The Merced City School District has contracted with consultants for over $900,000 in the last year to facilitate diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) and race-based programming for students
SUMMARY Since 2025, the Merced City School District in California has spent $913,423 on consultants for diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives and race-based student programming. These contracts include…
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FOX NEWS: Minnesota school districts use taxpayer money for race-based teacher incentives and layoff protections
Defending Education found 50+ districts adopted ‘Policy 425’ providing financial incentives specifically for ‘teachers of color’ and American Indian educators…
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BREITBART: ‘Immoral and Anti-American’: Minnesota School Districts Allow Taxpayer Money for Educator ‘Race-Based’ Programs
Taxpayer money is being allowed to go toward race-based programs in more than 50 Minnesota school districts, the news coming as many educators in the state have pushed leftist ideology…
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West Hartford Public Schools years-long equity goals: hiring based on color, a $20,000 equity contract, and trainings on privilege and oppression
Summary A $20,000 contract signed in 2023 between West Hartford Public Schools (WHPS) and Recenter Race & Equity Inc. consisted of years-long equity-based goals, including trainings for the Board of…
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THE CENTER SQUARE: District implements $20k diversity and equity programs
West Hartford Public Schools in Connecticut entered into a $20,000 contract in 2023 with an education consulting organization focused on equity and racial justice, to address diversity and inclusion in…
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THE CENTER SQUARE: Minnesota school districts allow race-based teacher stipends
More than 50 Minnesota K–12 school districts have adopted a policy that allows taxpayer funds to support certain race-based programs, including financial incentives for teachers of color.
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Colorado Parent Advocacy Network (CPAN), Colorado
Colorado Parent Advocacy Network (CPAN) works throughout the state of Colorado. CPAN’s Mission states: “The Colorado Parent Advocacy Network (CPAN) is a statewide organization committed to defending…
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WASHINGTON EXAMINER: Minnesota taxpayers on the hook for race-based teacher recruitment
Dozens of Minnesota school districts have adopted policies enabling, and in some cases requiring, public funds to be spent on race-based initiatives, the Washington Examiner has learned.
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Joliet Public Schools’ ‘Teacher Evaluation Framework’ includes assessing district teachers and contracted staff on their ‘critical consciousness’ and adherence to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI)
SUMMARY Joliet Public Schools District 86’s “Teacher Evaluation Framework” includes assessing district teachers, and other contracted staff on their “critical consciousness” and adherence to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI).
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