Kentucky Education Department Mismanaged $250 Million, Wasted Money on DEI Programs

A new audit of the Kentucky Department of Education reveals the agency wasted money on diversity, equity, and inclusion programs that did not produce the intended results.

Earlier this week, Kentucky Auditor of Public Accounts Allison Ball (R) released the results of a comprehensive audit of the Kentucky Department of Education’s activities between July 1, 2020, and June 30, 2024. Kentucky reviewed its DEI programs and found they did not produce the intended results of closing racial achievement gaps or matching teacher demographics with that of students.

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James Lynch is a news writer for National Review. He previously was a reporter for the Daily Caller. He is a graduate of the University of Notre Dame and based in the Washington, D.C. area.

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A new audit of the Kentucky Department of Education reveals the agency wasted money on diversity, equity, and inclusion programs that did not produce the intended results.

Earlier this week, Kentucky Auditor of Public Accounts Allison Ball (R) released the results of a comprehensive audit of the Kentucky Department of Education’s activities between July 1, 2020, and June 30, 2024. Kentucky reviewed its DEI programs and found they did not produce the intended results of closing racial achievement gaps or matching teacher demographics with that of students.

About the Author

James Lynch

James Lynch is a news writer for National Review. He previously was a reporter for the Daily Caller. He is a graduate of the University of Notre Dame and based in the Washington, D.C. area.