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Censor teachers and American history
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This order would end K-12 federal support for schools and programs that teach so-called “divisive concepts" or have gender affirming practices for students.
Ending Radical Indoctrination in K-12 Schooling
EO 14190
January 29, 2025
This order operationally defines six divisive concepts as “discriminatory equity ideology” including, but not limited to, accurate understandings of racism, meritocracy, oppression, and sexism. It directs the Departments of Health and Human Services (HHS), Education (Ed), and Defense (DoD) to develop plans within 90 days to eliminate federal funding or support for any K-12 school that supports or subsidizes these concepts in any curriculum or teacher training, as well as any interference in parental rights to information. The order also directs the Attorney General to coordinate in criminalizing teachers who aid in the social transition of students, and establishes the 1776 Commission to teach so-called "patriotic education." This order will likely have a chilling effect in K-12 schools' ability to educate children accurately on American history, especially the history of marginalized groups. It may lead to material changes in the training and licensure programs of teachers, particularly those which consider how race relations impact school dynamics.
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