Justice Department files lawsuit against Rhode Island schools regarding race-focused loan forgiveness program
Department of Justice Sues Rhode Island Schools Over Loan Forgiveness Program The Rhode Island Department of Education and the Providence Public School District are facing legal action from the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) regarding a student loan forgiveness program that is exclusively available to non-white teachers. Hal Hermeet K. Dillon, Assistant Director of the […]
NY cancels race-focused STEM program following Asian discrimination claims
New York has decided to eliminate its racially-based admissions policy for advanced STEM classes in middle and high schools after a lawsuit from Asian parents. This change came to light recently, revealing significant implications. The Science and Technology Entry Program (STEP) aims to assist around 11,000 students from 11th to 12th grade across 56 colleges […]