Judge Orders U.S. Education Department to Reinstate Teacher Grants Cut by Trump

A federal district court judge has ordered the Trump administration to temporarily restore teacher preparation grants that were terminated as part of efforts to dismantle diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. Judge Julie Rubin ruled that the Department of Education's actions were 'unreasonable' and likely violated the Administrative Procedure Act. The injunction affects grants from the Teacher Quality Partnership Program, Supporting Effective Educator Development Program, and Teacher and School Leader Incentive Program, which are critical for addressing teacher shortages in high-need areas. The ruling followed a lawsuit from the American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education and other organizations, which argued that the terminations could have a grave impact on public education. Rubin emphasized the potential negative effects on teacher availability, particularly in early childhood and special education. The Department of Education is expected to appeal this ruling, as it has in a similar case in Boston.