Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion - Research and Resources: Impact on Higher Education in states without anti- DEI legislation
This guide serves as a starting point to learn about anti-oppression, inclusion, and privilege, as well as to provide resources to key social justice issues.
Many educators are deciding on their own to restrict discussion of political and social issues in their classrooms—even if they are not subject to state censorship laws and local regulations.
About one-third of teachers nationally teach in one of the 18 states that have passed laws restricting instruction around so-called "divisive concepts," such as race, gender identity, and sexual orientation.
Many teachers subject to state and local regulations are going beyond what the laws require, and cite concerns over losing their job as the top reason for doing so, according to new survey results from the RAND Corporation.
A "spillover effect" is being seen in states with no censorship laws. Educators, fearful over reprisals from community members and a lack of support from school leaders, are deciding on their own to limit instruction in their classroom.
