Craig Trainor
Craig Trainor is the acting assistant secretary for civil rights at the U.S. Department of Education, who recently emphasized the department's commitment to enforcing federal civil rights laws regarding diversity, equity, and inclusion policies in educational institutions, warning that non-compliance could result in the loss of federal funding.
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Craig Trainor stated that Minnesota’s political leadership has found itself on the wrong side of justice regarding Title IX.
Feds find Minnesota violated Title IX with trans athletes in girls' sports
United States· 2025-09-30
Craig Trainor is the acting assistant secretary for civil rights at the US Education Department who communicated with school districts regarding their policies on transgender students.
Trump administration to hold grants from NYC, Chicago and DC area school districts over transgender policiesUnited States· 2025-09-25
Craig Trainor, the acting assistant secretary of the department’s Office for Civil Rights, stated that Denver Public Schools violated Title IX.
Education Department finds Denver school broke Title IX with all-gender bathroomsUnited States· 2025-08-29
Craig Trainor, the acting assistant secretary of the department’s Office for Civil Rights, said in a news release.
US Education Department says Denver school’s all-gender bathrooms violate Title IXUnited States· 2025-08-29
Acting Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights at the Department of Education Craig Trainor commented on the unlawful DEI policies at George Mason University.
Education Department finds George Mason violated Title VI with DEI practicesUnited States· 2025-08-23
Craig Trainor, the acting assistant secretary of the department’s Office for Civil Rights, wrote that educational institutions have toxically indoctrinated students with the false premise that the United States is built upon ‘systemic and structural racism’.
Judge strikes down guidance against diversity programmes | World News
Jamaica· 2025-08-18
Craig Trainor, the Department of Education's acting assistant secretary for civil rights, blasted the Biden administration for tolerating such behavior.
Virginia schools get 10-day ultimatum from Education Dept on trans bathroomsUnited States· 2025-07-26
Craig Trainor stated that the Trump administration would not allow male athletes to invade women's private spaces.
Trump quiere que la Universidad de Pensilvania retire los premios a la nadadora trans Lia Thomas y que pida perdón a las deportistas | Deportes
Spain· 2025-05-01
Acting Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights Craig Trainor announced investigations into the Harvard Law Review for race-based discrimination.
Harvard University renames its DEI office as its battle with the Trump administration expands to more frontsUnited States· 2025-04-29
Craig Trainor, the Department of Education’s acting assistant secretary for civil rights, accused the Harvard Law Review of racial discrimination.
Harvard, Under Pressure, Revamps D.E.I. OfficeUnited States· 2025-04-29
Craig Trainor is the acting assistant secretary for the Education Department’s Office for Civil Rights who criticized Maine's refusal to comply with Title IX.
Justice Department tasked with enforcing Trump’s transgender sports ban in MaineUnited States· 2025-04-11
Craig Trainor, acting assistant secretary for civil rights, stated that many schools have flouted their legal obligations regarding DEI programs.
New York schools tell Trump administration they won’t comply with DEI order | New York
United Kingdom· 2025-04-06
Craig Trainor, acting assistant secretary for civil rights, said many schools have flouted their legal obligations regarding DEI programs.
NY public schools tell Trump administration they won’t comply with DEI orderUnited States· 2025-04-05Craig Trainor, the department's acting assistant secretary for civil rights, has said they will take on cases involving transgender athletes.
Family in limbo after Trump's cuts to education civil rights teamUnited Kingdom· 2025-03-20
Acting Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights Craig Trainor announced the investigation into the Illinois Department of Education and school districts over reported Title IX violations.
Illinois transgender bathroom allegations: DOE to probe school districtUnited States· 2025-03-20
The department ended investigations into book banning and got rid of a book-ban coordinator position last month in a move announced by Craig Trainor.
Trump signs executive order to dismantle US Department of Education | Trump administrationUnited Kingdom· 2025-03-20
Acting Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights Craig Trainor stated that three institutions would be investigated for suspected Title IX violations.
Riley Gaines, former Lia Thomas opponent, praises Trump admin for pausing federal funds to UPennUnited States· 2025-03-19
Craig Trainor, acting assistant secretary for Civil Rights, argued that diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts in schools and universities have been introducing racial stereotypes.
El Departamento de Educación investiga a más de 50 universidades por supuesta discriminación racial contra blancos
Uruguay· 2025-03-18
Craig Trainor is the acting assistant secretary for civil rights who commented on the enforcement of Title IX.
Trump admin investigating school district for trans athlete incidentUnited States· 2025-03-03
Trainor stated that Maine must comply with Title IX to continue receiving federal funds.
Donald Trump, Maine governor Janet Mills clash over transgender athlete ban at White House
New Zealand· 2025-02-22Craig Trainor, acting Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, stated that Maine must comply with Title IX to continue receiving federal funds.
'See you in court,’ Trump, governor face-off over transgender rights
Nigeria· 2025-02-22Acting assistant secretary for civil rights Craig Trainor emphasized that Maine must follow Title IX to receive federal funds.
DOE launches Title IX investigation into Maine after Trump, governor's clash over trans athletesUnited States· 2025-02-21
Craig Trainor, acting assistant secretary for civil rights, stated that the Minnesota State High School League and the California Interscholastic Federation must abide by federal law.
Trump vows to cut federal funding to Maine for not following trans athlete banUnited States· 2025-02-21
Craig Trainor stated that students must be evaluated based on merit, achievements, and character.
Trump presiona para que escuelas y universidades eliminen los programas de diversidad
Dominican Republic· 2025-02-19
Craig Trainor, the Education Department’s acting assistant secretary for civil rights, said that related programs and scholarships... had come at the expense of 'white and Asian students.'
Education Dept. Gives Schools Two Weeks to Eliminate Race-Based ProgramsUnited States· 2025-02-18Craig Trainor is the acting assistant secretary for civil rights for the Education Department who wrote the letter outlining the new interpretation of federal law.
Education Department letter threatens federal funding of any school that considers race in most aspects of student lifeUnited States· 2025-02-17Craig Trainor, acting assistant secretary for civil rights in the Department of Education, said in the letter.
Department of Education warns that public schools must remove DEI policies or lose federal fundingUnited States· 2025-02-15
