Federal Judge Reinstates Teacher Training Grants

A federal judge has temporarily ordered the restoration of grant funding for teacher preparation programs that were eliminated by the Trump administration. This ruling comes after eight Democratic-led states opposed the move as part of a broader effort to dismantle diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives in government.

A federal judge has temporarily reinstated grant funding for teacher preparation programs in eight Democratic-led states. This decision counters the Trump administration's efforts to cut these grants as part of a broader push against diversity initiatives.

The ruling was issued by U.S. District Judge Myong Joun in Boston, responding to a challenge from eight Democratic state attorneys general. These states opposed the U.S. Department of Education's decision to terminate the grants from two federal programs that aim to train teachers.

The judgment represents a setback for the administration's broader objective to remove diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives from the government. This temporary restraining order ensures that the critical teacher training programs will continue, at least for the time being.

(With inputs from agencies.)