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What does the Education Department's letter on DEI mean for schools?
The U.S. Department of Education sent a letter to schools across the country claiming that the Supreme Court's 2023 decision banning consideration of race in admissions actually goes beyond admissions. The letter stated that discriminatory practices have increased at American schools under the banner of diversity, equity and inclusion.
Erica Meltzer, national editor at Chalkbeat, joins us to discuss.
This segment aired on February 24, 2025.