Washington state schools double down on diversity

Jen Psaki - Trump's threat to cut off federal education funding to states that won't eliminate diversity programs isn't going over well in Washington state.

In a letter to the administration, state Superintendent Chris Reykdal emphasized diversity and inclusion are "core values" in Washington schools, and said he would not capitulate.

 

Even though his schools rely on Title I funding for low-income students, Reykdal made it clear: the rights of kids come first.

 

Around a dozen states have so far refused to go along with Trump's directive to gut DEI programs in public schools.