The U.S. Department of Education unveiled the “End DEI” portal on Thursday, allowing parents, students, and teachers to report instances of sex and race-based discrimination in public K-12 schools. The initiative aligns with President Donald Trump’s executive orders aimed at eliminating diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies in federally funded institutions.
The portal provides a platform to submit concerns regarding discriminatory practices, requiring only an email address, school name, and a brief description. The Department of Education will use these reports to guide potential investigations into school policies. The move follows a recent letter from the department warning schools and universities to remove DEI policies or risk losing federal funding.
Tiffany Justice, co-founder of Moms for Liberty, praised the portal, stating that it empowers parents who have long been ignored when raising concerns about critical theory, radical sex education, and other divisive ideologies in schools. Parents Defending Education (PDE) also highlighted the negative impact of DEI, pointing out that over 21,000 schools in 46 states continue to implement such policies despite widespread academic underperformance.
The portal launch coincides with legal battles over Trump’s executive orders. Last week, a Biden-appointed judge temporarily blocked enforcement of the DEI ban in federal agencies and government contractors but permitted investigations to proceed. Additionally, the American Federation of Teachers filed a lawsuit against the Department of Education over its directive to eliminate DEI programs.
With national student proficiency levels plummeting, conservatives argue that schools should refocus on core subjects rather than ideological initiatives. The new reporting system is part of broader efforts to hold schools accountable and return to traditional education principles.
