How is Trump's crackdown on DEI affecting your school? KUOW wants to hear from you
In his first month back in the White House, President Donald Trump has already made strides toward fulfilling his campaign promise to end diversity, equity, and inclusion programs in American schools.
On Trump’s first day in office, he signed an executive order calling for the termination of all “discriminatory” and “illegal” DEI and accessibility mandates, policies, programs, preferences, and activities in the federal government and federally funded institutions.
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Last week, the U.S. Department of Education sent colleges and K-12 schools a “Dear Colleague” letter giving officials two weeks to halt all race-based programs — or risk losing federal funding. These programs include things like scholarships, financial aid, hiring and admissions practices, affinity groups, and graduation ceremonies.
KUOW wants to know how colleges and K-12 schools in Washington are responding. Students and educators: What changes are you noticing? School leaders and administrators: What changes and other decisions are you grappling with?
Reach out to KUOW’s education reporter Sami West via email at swest@kuow.org to share your experience or other story ideas.
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Sami West
Education Reporter
Sami West is a reporter covering schools in Seattle and across the Puget Sound region. She’s been on the education beat for over five years and has reported extensively on the countless ways COVID has impacted schools, students, and families. Her coverage has also focused on school finances, special education issues, the importance of early childhood education, and the growing youth mental health crisis.
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