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AP News
K-12 schools must sign certification against DEI to receive federal money, administration says
As a condition for receiving federal money, the Trump administration is ordering K-12 schools to certify that they are following federal civil rights laws and ending any discriminatory diversity, equity and inclusion practices.

AP News
California lawmakers reject bills to ban trans athletes’ participation in girls sports
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California lawmakers won’t change state policies allowing transgender kids and teens to play on sports teams consistent with their gender identities amid heated nationwide debates over the participation of trans youth in athletics.

Chino Valley Defenders of Public Education
Four CVUSD Schools Named 2025 California Distinguished Schools
Congratulations to Country Springs Elementary, Butterfield Ranch Elementary, Eagle Canyon Elementary and Lyle S. Brings Elementary for being named 2025 California Distinguished Schools!

Chino Valley Defenders of Public Education
Chino Valley School Board Meeting Recap – March 20, 2025
$689K spent on legal services for 2024-2025 school year, President Sonja Shaw proposes a resolution for next school board meeting in support of AB89, Board votes to compensate James Na for Feb. 20 absence, and much more.

USA Today
President Trump signs order aimed at dismantling the Department of Education
President Donald Trump ordered his administration on Thursday to dismantle the Department of Education, looking to achieve a top campaign promise, although the White House acknowledged the agency can't ‒ and won't – entirely be dissolved.

Chino Valley Defenders of Public Education
Chino Valley Defenders of Public Education Announce Kickoff Meeting
Come join us for our kickoff meeting to organize, set goals and strategize for ways to refocus our school board on EDUCATION and not personal political and religious agendas.