Trump Education Department Cuts Funding to Anti-Racism Programs, Calls Them 'Divisive'

The Department of Education has cut $600 million in funding for teacher training programs that focus on critical race theory, DEI, social justice and white privilege, among other "divisive ideologies." (Credit: Andrew Caballero-Reynolds/Getty Images)

The Department of Education announced Monday that it is cutting $600 million in grants for teacher training programs that it says promote "divisive ideologies."

Among the topics the department has deemed divisive are anti-racism, critical race theory, diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI), social justice and white supremacy, according to the Department of Education.