Eight States Sue Trump Administration Over Termination of Teacher Training Grants

The $600 million cuts to federally funded programs threaten rural schools already grappling with teacher shortages.

The Trump administration cut $600 million in teacher training grants, citing concerns over diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives.
Eight Democratic state attorneys general, including Colorado's Phil Weiser, have filed a lawsuit claiming the cuts violate federal law and harm rural education systems.
The grants funded scholarships, teacher residencies, and professional development programs aimed at alleviating shortages in underserved areas.
Programs like Colorado's NxtGEN, which trains teachers for rural schools, face significant disruptions, with unspent funds now at risk and future hiring in jeopardy.
Critics argue the cuts undermine efforts to address critical staffing gaps, while the Department of Education has not commented on the pending litigation.