Morning Wire Prioritizing DEI Over Education | 1.5.25
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Jan 5, 2025 The podcast explores the controversial impact of over $1 billion spent on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives in K-12 public schools. Parents raise concerns that these programs are detracting from traditional education and student relationships. There's a critical look at equity consulting trends, including significant costs without clear educational benefits. The conversation also shifts to Linda McMahon's expected educational leadership, emphasizing her unique approach and support for charter schools.
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DEI Spending in Education
- The Department of Education, under the Biden-Harris administration, has been funding DEI programs.
- These programs, however, may be detrimental to students and intergroup relations.
Significant DEI Spending
- The $1 billion spent on DEI initiatives is a significant portion of the Department of Education's annual budget.
- This spending occurs while schools struggle with learning loss and underperformance.
Social Emotional Learning as a Trojan Horse
- Social Emotional Learning (SEL) has been used to introduce critical race theory and gender ideology into education.
- This transformative SEL encourages students to view themselves and others through immutable characteristics.