The US Department of Justice (DOJ) spent over $100 million on diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives over the last four years. The funds were allocated towards various projects, including restorative practices, social emotional learning, and certification for consultants who promote concepts such as critical race theory. Specific examples include a nearly $2 million grant to the Minnesota Department of Education to create safe learning environments that incorporate anti-racism and anti-oppression practices, and a nearly $1 million grant to New Jersey's Ocean County to address violence by equating teasing with oppression. The DOJ also funded its STOP School Violence Program, which aimed to improve school climate by shifting from disciplinary actions to social emotional learning.
https://nypost.com/2025/01/02/us-news/doj-spent-over-100-million-on-dei-programs-over-last-4-years/The U.S. Education Department has issued new rules requiring schools to consider providing technology tools such as text-to-speech and alternative communication devices for students with disabilities. The Department of Justice also plans to make apps and online content more accessible to those with disabilities. However, there is concern that the use of these technologies may hinder learning skills in areas such as summarization and translation. Some educators are noticing that students with disabilities are using artificial intelligence tools to complete tasks on their own, potentially undermining their ability to develop essential skills.
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