Teachers Unions

Tracking the money, activism, and influence of teachers unions

We expose how teachers unions wield their considerable political and financial power in K–12 education, often prioritizing partisan and ideological activism over the needs of students, families, and teachers. Our research brings transparency and accountability to union spending, activism, and influence over education policy.

Our Other Issues

University Governance & Reform

We work to bring greater transparency and accountability to higher education and give students and families the information they need to make informed decisions.

Gender Ideology

We challenge gender policies in K–12 and higher education that compromise privacy, safety, equal opportunity, and parents’ right to know what is happening with their children.

Foreign Funding & Influence

We investigate foreign funding and partnerships in American education, exposing ties that raise concerns about transparency and foreign government influence.

DEI & Merit

We work to expose and challenge policies and practices — often illegal —that prioritize race, sex, or identity over individual merit and equal opportunity in K-12 schools and higher education.

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