Dozens of Education Department employees placed on administrative leave as part of Trump administration's efforts to end diversity, equity, and inclusion programs in federal workforce. Employees on leave with full pay and benefits, not related to disciplinary measures.
Key Points
55 Education Department employees placed on administrative leave
Executive order signed by Trump to end DEI programs in federal workforce
Move to eliminate DEI initiatives and align with Trump's agenda
Removal of DEI-related guidance documents and training materials
Pros
Efforts to end wasteful DEI programs
Alignment with Trump's agenda to eliminate illegal discrimination
Commitment to serving every person with equal dignity and respect
Cons
Potential disruption in workforce
Criticism from those supportive of DEI initiatives