Schools threatened with losing public resources if they do not eliminate diversity and equity programs

Given the executive order issued by the administration of Donald Trump for universities and public schools from kindergarten through twelfth grade to eliminate diversity, equity and inclusion programs, groups and some schools are asking for calm because many are stopping their programs to avoid risking losing federal funds.

Although it is not a law, the letter sent to the departments of education of the 50 states of the United States, gives them 14 days to eliminate diversity, equity and inclusion programs in public schools, colleges and universities or else they will have to face financial consequences according to the Department of Government Efficiency headed by Elon Musk. Jenny Muñiz, Senior Education Policy Advisor of UnidosUS, Washington, DC, comments that there are judges who have ordered to block this threat.

Jenny Muñiz, recognizes that this has generated a lot of confusion and havoc among school district superintendents and university deans or chancellors because they do not understand how to apply it, and some have even given in.

He also points out that the most important thing now is to inform the educational community.

For her part, Norma C. Garces, Director of Academias La Paz, St. Paul, MN. She confirms that they are working on what they can control, there was even an arrest of an immigrant parent.

Norma Garces emphasizes that there is a lot of communication between parents and schools.

Finally, Norma Garces, recommends that we must talk as a community and in the family to be prepared and have a plan.