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The U.S. Department of Education sent a letter to state education departments on April 3 threatening to pull federal funding from public schools over such programs.
From The Denver Post
President Donald Trump has extended the deadline to April 24 for states and school districts to certify compliance with his executive order banning DEI policies, a Department of Education spokesperson...
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"We cannot stand by while the current administration threatens our schools with unnecessary and potentially unlawful mandates based on political beliefs," Underly said in the release.
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Colorado’s K-12 education department won’t comply with Trump’s DEI order
Colorado Education Commissioner Susana Córdova said the state’s schools are already in compliance with federal anti-discrimination laws.
Colorado won’t comply with Trump anti-DEI demand, state schools chief says
However, Commissioner Susana Córdova said she will sign a new assurance that the state is in compliance with Title VI, which bans discrimination on the basis of race.
Colorado Education Commissioner will not sign anti-DEI demand
The Trump administration says states not in compliance with Title VI will lose federal funding for public schools.
Red states get in line with Trump's DEI ban in schools as compliance deadline nears
Trump's Department of Education gave public schools, universities until April 24 to certify compliance with his federal mandate to strip all DEI policies or face federal funding cuts.
Several N.H. public school districts are bucking the Trump administration’s anti-DEI directives
They are joining a lawsuit to push back against funding threats and orders that critics contend are vague and unconstitutional
Illinois State Board of Education rebuffs Trump administration demand to reject DEI in schools
The Education Department said states risk federal funding if they don’t end DEI programs the feds deem illegal. Illinois said it already pledges to comply with anti-discrimination laws.
Wisconsin education department pushes back on Trump administration DEI certification demands
The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction said it was "deeply concerned" and requested more information from the U.S. Department of Education about a new DEI memo.
Mass. schools boss defies Trump DEI edict: State will ‘continue to promote diversity’
"Massachusetts will continue to promote diversity in our schools because we know it improves outcomes for all of our kids," Massachusetts' top public school official, Dr. Patrick Tutwiler, said.
WA schools superintendent resists Trump’s DEI order
Washington’s state school superintendent will not sign the Trump administration’s order to end diversity, equity and inclusion practices in public schools, arguing that the state has already agreed to follow requirements spelled out in federal law.
State lawmakers prepare a war chest for Colorado to battle the federal government
Some state lawmakers are setting up a contingency fund in preparation for the next round of whirlwind changes from the Trump administration.
Bahamas bound: Colorado State men's basketball team part of 2025 Battle 4 Atlantis field
The Colorado State men's basketball team is expected to be part of the 2025 Battle 4 Atlantis field in first season with Ali Farokhmanesh in charge.
Colorado State transfer Kyan Evans commits to North Carolina
The Mountain West Conference took another big hit on Wednesday night when Colorado State guard Kyan Evans announced his transfer to North Carolina. Evans’ announcement is the latest in a string of top players from the Mountain West taking their talents to power conferences during this cycle in the transfer portal.
New Colorado State University facility will produce millions of new trees every year to help bounce back from fires
Colorado State University and the Colorado State Forest Service have broken ground on a new facility that will help produce millions of new trees every year.
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Colorado State University predicting 'above-normal' activity, with 9 hurricanes in 2025 season
Colorado State University meteorologists predict the 2025 hurricane season will have 17 named storms, 9 hurricanes, 4 major hurricanes. Forecasters also predict an above-average probability for a major hurricane to make landfall along the continental ...
Colorado has a state mushroom and it plays off the artist formerly known as Prince theme
Colorado's official designated mushroom is edible, tastes and smells like almonds, and can be found in the high mountains of Colorado.
Colorado Secretary of State Jena Griswold announces run for attorney general
Colorado Secretary of State Jena Griswold announced her campaign for attorney general on Monday. Current Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser announced in January that he's running for governor.
Colorado State's Jaylen Crocker-Johnson will transfer to Minnesota
BREAKING: Colorado State transfer forward Jaylen Crocker-Johnson has committed to the Gophers, @TravisBranham_ was first. 6-foot-8, averaged 9.0p and 4.4r per game on 49.1/35.4/75.9 splits last szn. He will have 2 years of eligibility remaining. https://t.co/kkuHeJ7Rel pic.twitter.com/XQWpQUwAqr
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Colorado Secretary of State Jena Griswold joins Democratic primary for attorney general
Colorado Secretary of State Jena Griswold announced Monday that she is seeking the Democratic nomination for attorney general in next year's election, promising to "stand up to Donald Trump to
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Colorado State Board of Education debates adding climate change to science standards
Republican board members criticized the proposed revisions for depicting the downsides of fossil fuels but not of solar or wind energy.
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The high-output agricultural haven of Weld County, Colorado
Weld County, Colorado, is home to towns that host some of the largest livestock operations in the country, producing 26 percent of the state's agricultural output.
Polis threatens to veto bill addressing sentencing disparities between Colorado’s state and municipal courts
Defendants in Colorado’s municipal courts can face much longer sentences than those in state court for the same petty offenses, The Denver Post previously found.
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