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Schools, colleges have 2 weeks to ban DEI. An education expert warns it won't be easy

The Department of Education told schools to stop DEI efforts or risk losing federal dollars. The president of the Council for Higher Education Accreditation warns it won't be quick and easy.

People told my dad not to bother educating his 4 daughters. He didn't listen

On Father's Day, Esther Ngumbi thinks of the sacrifices her Kenyan dad made to ensure that not only his son but his four daughters got an education. He'd say, "I choose to educate you, my girls."

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Schools To Remain Closed Through April 15th, State Says To Use Online Education Tools

School officials across the state are preparing for a worst-case scenario. Schools remaining closed through April 15. Schools were slated to return...