New Data Reveals Alarming Decline in Education Department's Handling of Discrimination Claims. A disturbing trend has emerged from the latest data obtained by The New York Times, which shows that the US Education Department resolved 30 percent fewer discrimination complaints in 2025 compared to the previous year. This significant decline raises concerns about the department's ability to address and rectify discriminatory incidents in educational institutions, potentially leaving vulnerable students without the support they need. As the nation grapples with ongoing issues of systemic inequality, the Education Department's faltering response to these complaints is sparking calls for increased accountability and reform.
Data obtained by The New York Times shows that the Education Department resolved 30 percent fewer discrimination complaints in 2025 compared with the previous year.
