NEA: Department of Education Backs Down on Unlawful Directive Targeting Educational Equity
February 19, 2026
February 19, 2026
WASHINGTON, Feb. 19 -- The National Education Association issued the following news release on Feb. 18, 2026:
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Department of Education Backs Down on Unlawful Directive Targeting Educational Equity
CONCORD, N.H. - In a victory for academic freedom and education equity, the U.S. Department of Education conceded the end of its February 14, 2025, "Dear Colleague" directive that sought to restrict diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts in . . .
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Department of Education Backs Down on Unlawful Directive Targeting Educational Equity
CONCORD, N.H. - In a victory for academic freedom and education equity, the U.S. Department of Education conceded the end of its February 14, 2025, "Dear Colleague" directive that sought to restrict diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts in . . .