The article discusses the irony faced by employees of the Education Department who were placed on leave after participating in diversity training during Betsy DeVos's tenure. Under Trump's Day 1 executive order, diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility initiatives are being dismantled, leading to confusion among those affected. DeVos had previously promoted these values as essential for a high-performing organization, highlighting the stark contrast between her encouraging messages and the current administration’s actions against such initiatives.
"It's the most ironic thing," said one employee, speaking on the condition of anonymity for fear of retaliation, "because Betsy DeVos supported it."
"In order for ED to be a high-performing organization in the 21st century, we must constantly strive to foster an inclusive work culture and maintain an environment that embraces the diversity of our workforce," DeVos wrote.
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