Overview

• U.S. District Judge Myong Joun issued a temporary restraining order against the Trump administration's decision to terminate $600 million in teacher training grants.
• The cuts targeted two federal programs—Teacher Quality Partnership and Supporting Effective Educator Development—designed to address teacher shortages and improve retention rates.
• The administration cited concerns over the programs' alignment with diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, which it deemed inconsistent with its policies.
• The judge found the cancellations to be arbitrary, capricious, and in violation of administrative law, stating they caused immediate harm to schools and universities reliant on the funds.
• The ruling affects eight states, including California, Massachusetts, and New York, with California alone losing $148 million in grants aimed at high-need schools and special education.