Tag: DEI
K-State caught promoting DEI despite state ban
Kansas State University continues to promote “Diversity, Equity and Inclusion” (DEI) policies under another name, a report by The Lion…
“Angry White Male Studies” course at KU appears to run counter to KBOR directive
A three-credit-hour course being offered at the University of Kansas, entitled “Angry White Males Studies,” is raising eyebrows as the…
Eighth Circuit’s compelled speech decision on DEI is a win for First Amendment
In a victory for First Amendment rights, the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled in favor of a group of…
K-State textbook appears to violate the state’s DEI ban in higher education
In early November, Kansas lawmakers said they received reports suggesting Kansas State University is ignoring state law and still has…
Overland Park seems set to defy feds over DEI, ICE requirements in grant
The City of Overland Park, Kansas, seems set to defy the federal government over immigration and DEI policies after receiving…
Kobach sues to force Kelly, DCF, to turn over SNAP data
Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach is suing Kansas Governor Laura Kelly and Department of Children and Families Secretary Laura Howard…
KSDE passes the buck to Gov. Kelly on Kobach guidance to remove gender identity references from state school lunch contracts
The ongoing disagreement between Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach, the Kansas State Department of Education (KSDE) and the Kansas State…
Kansas (sort of) promises not to violate Title VI Civil Rights Act
At its April board meeting, the Kansas State Board of Education couldn’t decide how to react to the U.S. Department…
Flipped vote on Lansing School Board certifies district will comply with federal anti-discrimination laws
A month after his vote derailed a resolution calling for compliance with the federal discrimination laws, USD 469 Board Member…
KSDE won’t say if it will certify elimination of DEI to avoid loss of funding
On April 3, 2025, Secretary of Education Linda McMahon and the United States Department of Education sent a letter to…
JCCC says it has closed its Office of Inclusion and Belonging, but Zoom meeting assures “the work will continue”
Johnson County Community College (JCCC) recently made headlines by announcing the closing of its Office of Inclusion and Belonging soon…
Lansing School Board defeats resolution to comply with U.S. Department of Education letter on DEI
On a 4-3 vote, the USD 469 School Board in Lansing rejected a resolution offered by a member to comply…
Lansing school board member wins unanimous approval for monthly report on student achievement
Lansing USD 469 school board members and taxpayers will get a monthly update on the progress in student achievement thanks…
Kansas schools with DEI programs appear unconcerned as federal funding cut deadline looms
The seven Kansas school districts currently known to include Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs in their curriculum don’t appear…
U.S. Department of Education DEI letter to be discussed in KSBRC webinar Wednesday
The future of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) in Kansas schools and the potential loss of federal funding from those…
JCCC reportedly spent $438,000 on its Office of Inclusion and Belonging, running counter to trend away from DEI emphasis
While blue-chip companies like Walmart, Meta (owner of Facebook), Ford, McDonald’s, Lowe’s, John Deere, and Harley-Davidson scale back or entirely…
Free legal hotline for Kansas school board members discussed by panel
Kansas school board members confronting legal issues in their positions now have access to a free hotline, courtesy of the…
Caedran Sullivan, Shawnee Mission teacher who spoke out against DEI training, sues district
A 17-year veteran Shawnee Mission teacher who was disciplined — and subject to a protest tacitly condoned by the school district…
State universities spent $45 million on DEI, received $116 million from foreign sources last year
A new state audit says the six Kansas state universities spent $45 million on various Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)…
Pennsylvania settlement allows parents to opt students out of SEL
In a victory for parents, America First Legal recently announced a settlement agreement in a lawsuit it filed earlier this…
Olathe school board member Julie Steele suggests parent critical of DEI/SEL leave Kansas
Olathe school board member Julie Steele answered a critic of the district’s progressive policies including Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI)…
Records request backs up SMSD teacher’s complaints about DEI
The results of a Kansas Open Records Act request to the Shawnee Mission School District back up several of the…
Retiring JCCC professor claims his free speech rights were restricted over political views
Frank Syracuse, who recently retired after 32 years at Johnson County Community College (JCCC), laments what he sees as a…
Georgia teacher wins back job, six-figure settlement after firing for DEI complaint
A substitute teacher in Georgia who lost her job after objecting to the reading of a book depicting gay parents…