Some educators slam DeSantis' war on 'woke' in education
Some educators and students slam Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' battle against diversity, equity in higher education. Some Florida educators and students are concerned about Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' vow against "trendy ideologies" in state colleges and universities. "We must ensure that our institutions of higher learning are focused on academic excellence and the pursuit of truth, not the imposition of trendy ideologies," DeSantis said during his Jan. 3 inauguration speech. Some faculty members and students say they fear DeSantis' "anti-woke" policies will be harmful, impacting school clubs, diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) requirements and committees, as well as courses that touch on racial History , or race-based perspectives. Bryn Taylor, a graduate student at the University of Florida, told ABC News that getting rid of DEI efforts would "take us back in social progress" and leave opportunities in higher education for privile...