diversity equity and inclusion

A decisive moment for American public education unfolded this week as the U.S. Supreme Court cleared the way for President Donald Trump to slash $600 million in teacher training grants—funds that have long supported efforts to address chronic teacher shortages and build a more inclusive, diverse educational workforce. In a narrow 5–4 decision, the Court sided with Trump’s administration, temporarily halting a lower court’s order to reinstate the grants in eight Democratic-led states. The ruling sends a chilling signal across the nation’s education system: Long-standing federal commitments to equity and teacher development are now vulnerable to ideological shifts at the highest levels of government.This legal battle is far more than a procedural dispute—it represents a broader, strategic as...

Representational (AI generated) For decades educators in the “land of opportunities” have been enveloped in a downward trend of dwindling morale, with teachers being increasingly burdened by low salaries, insufficient resources, and administrative ordeals. COVID-19 further fanned the flames intensifying the crisis, pushing educators teetering on the brink of exhaustion and disillusionment.Yet, amid the prevailing gloom, a surprising and unprecedented shift has surfaced- teacher morale, which had dipped to a staggering -13 in 2023, has now risen to +18 in the 2024-25 academic year according to the EdWeek Research Center’s Teacher Morale Index.While the rise in morale may appear to be a promising trend, education advocates forewarn that it may not be sustainable without catering to the under...

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Supreme Court greenlights Trump’s $600 million cut to teacher training grants – The Times of India

Teacher morale in the US takes an upward turn: 5 factors paycheck that can keep their passion alive – The Times of India