The Trump administration is taking steps to remove federal support from schools that provide special resources for minority students, a move that could reshape how educational equity programs are funded across the country. Officials argue the changes will streamline aid and reduce bureaucratic oversight, but critics warn that the shift could undermine programs designed to close achievement gaps for historically underserved communities. The policy, announced in a recent memo, targets grants that help schools offer culturally responsive curricula and targeted tutoring, sparking debate over the balance between federal oversight and local autonomy.


Trump Administration Moves to Strip Schools That Aid Minority Students  The New York Times