Although equity has been a cornerstone of Superintendent Aleesia Johnson’s tenure, the under-the-radar change comes amid a backlash to equity initiatives locally and nationwide.
Tag: DEI
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Trump admin cancels $35 million Purdue college prep program in DEI crackdown
GEAR UP provides after-school, mentoring and college-prep programs in 10 districts across the state. It shut down Tuesday.
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Butler University eliminates social justice class requirement
Officials said the decision was made to protect Butler’s state and federal funding.
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Marion County’s top public health agency renames DEI committee
A spokesperson said the move isn’t related to Gov. Mike Braun’s DEI executive order.
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Braun report identifies 350 examples of DEI in state government
An executive order by Gov. Mike Braun gave agencies until July 1 to review and identify DEI in their policies.
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Rokita wants answers on alleged race-based practices at Butler, DePauw
The Indiana Attorney General asked the universities to provide information about their admissions and hiring practices.
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Purdue closes DEI office, further limits cultural centers, minority programs
In the statement, Purdue University Provost Patrick Wolfe said the move is directly related to policy shifts and new rules at both the state and federal level.
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IU Indianapolis removes ‘Black Lives Matter’ banner on Michigan Street
The banner was put up in 2020 as part of then-IUPUI’s antiracism initiatives.
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Indiana University closes DEI office amid political pressure
IU is the second college to close its diversity, equity and inclusion office in Indianapolis.
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IU School of Medicine grapples with Trump funding orders
The college has removed or edited many of its webpages about diversity and equity.