Louisiana loses $23 million in teacher-training funding as Trump targets diversity programs

The Trump administration has cut over $23 million in teacher-training grants for Louisiana, halting efforts to address teacher shortages and increase diversity in the educator workforce. Grants awarded to universities like Tulane, Xavier, and the University of Louisiana at Lafayette were terminated, disrupting programs aimed at recruiting and training teachers from underrepresented communities. The move is part of the administration’s broader crackdown on diversity initiatives, sparking concerns over its impact on Louisiana's education system, as reported by the nola.com.