U. S. Education Department's Spending on DEI: $1 Billion Since 2021

The U. S. Department of Education has spent over $1 billion on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives since 2021. Researchers found that $490 million went to DEI hiring, $343 million to DEI programming, and $170 million to DEI-related mental health services. This spending has benefited universities, administrators, and DEI consultants, but some argue it's come at the cost of children's education. For instance, Montgomery County Schools received a $21. 5 million grant for training teachers on equitable practices, while Ypsilanti Community Schools spent $19, 500 for a one-day consultant and $19, 250 on their book.The School District of Philadelphia got a $4 million grant for a restorative justice program with ties to former communist Angela Davis. Critics worry that these funds could be better used to improve student achievement. The Trump administration aims to reduce the department's size, though this faces hurdles in Congress.