University Governance & Reform

Examining how higher education is governed and where reform is needed

We examine how colleges and universities are governed, expose policies and practices that fail students and taxpayers, and identify opportunities for meaningful reform. Our research and investigations bring greater transparency and accountability to higher education and give students and families the information they need to make informed decisions.

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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.

Teachers Unions

We track the money, activism, and influence of teachers unions. Our research brings transparency and accountability to union spending and influence over education policy.

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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