A "Dear Colleague" letter from the Department of Education says schools could lose federal funding if they don't stop their DEI programs.

Get any of our free daily email newsletters — news headlines, opinion, e-edition, obituaries and more. (THE CONVERSATION) The Trump administration’s attacks on diversity, equity and inclusion have continued in the form of a “Dear Colleague” letter from the Department of Education to educational institutions – from preschools through colleges and universities.

Donald Trump campaigned on remaking the federal government, cutting jobs, slashing spending, ending diversity, equity and inclusion programs and shuttering the Department of Education. In his first month,

Federal funds represent about $500 million of the Philadelphia school district's $4.5 billion budget. Officials have warned an end to that funding would impact vulnerable students.

Shuttering the agency is unlikely as it would require congressional approval and some Democratic votes to break the Senate filibuster.

Linda McMahon said Trump "certainly intends" to dismantle the Education Department. What would that mean for schools and students?

If the U.S. government disbands the Department of Education, it could result in a chaotic situation where rich states fare better than poorer states.

Borrowers are wondering what will happen to their loans and repayment plans if President Trump closes the Department of Education.

President Donald Trump is preparing an executive order that would close the Department of Education. What does the department do?

President Donald Trump is seeking to eliminate the Education Department, according to an executive order reported by the Wall Street Journal.

Let’s look at the steps Trump has initiated to eliminate the Department of Education, what it could mean for the future of American education, and if he could actually get it done.