Reason

"Equity Training" Requirement for Public Employees Didn't Violate First Amendment, Even When

From Henderson v. Springfield R-12 School Dist., decided Friday by Eighth Circuit Chief Judge Steven Colloton, joined by Judges James Loken and Jane Kelly: During the 2020-21 school year, the school ...
Reason

Eighth Circuit Grants Rehearing En Banc as to Whether "Equity Training" Requirement for Public Employees Violates First Amendment,

The court just agreed to this last Wednesday; here's the earlier panel decision (Henderson v. Springfield R-12 School Dist.)—which will now be reconsidered—written by Eighth Circuit Chief Judge Steven ...
Chicago Tribune

Naperville staff to restart search for employee DEI training services

City staff are restarting their search for a diversity, equity and inclusion trainer for employees after some Naperville City Council members raised questions about contract terms presented earlier ...
Oregonian

Oregon early learning department needs to conduct stronger oversight, implement equity training, audit finds

An audit of the Oregon Department of Early Learning and Care found the agency could benefit from stronger oversight and equity training to improve governance of the state’s early learning system.
Santa Rosa Press Democrat

Sonoma County homelessness board, riled by racism allegations, pursues measures to reduce disparities

Racial equity training and a way to report discrimination are key proposals to address allegations that the local system of care fosters racial discrimination. A standardized racial equity training ...
Southeast Missourian

Springfield school employees sue over racial equity training

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. -- Two Springfield school employees are suing the district over its mandatory racial equity training, which they contend violates their rights and is an "unconstitutional condition of ...