Testimony of Nicole Neily, Defending Ed President and Founder, before the U.S. House Education and Workforce Subcommittee Hearing on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education
“From Playground to Classroom: The Spread of Antisemitism in K-12 Schools” Chairman Kiley, Ranking Member Bonamici, and distinguished members of the subcommittee: thank you for inviting me.
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WASHINGTON EXAMINER: Why Teachers Unions Just Said No To $6.5 Billion for America’s Failing Students
Last month, the National Education Association and the American Federation of Teachers sent a letter to the nation’s governors urging them to reject the opportunity…
Commentaries
American Alliance for Equal Rights and Defending Education File Suit Against Congressional Black Caucus Foundation over Racially Discriminatory Scholarships
On June 3, 2026, the American Alliance for Equal Rights (AAER) and Defending Education (DE) filed suit against the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation for violations of 42 U.S.C. §…
Lawsuits
Defending Education Files Civil Rights Complaint against California Interscholastic Federation and Two California School Districts for Title IX Violations
On July 2, 2026, Defending Education filed a civil rights complaint with the U.S. Department of Education against the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF), Jurupa Unified School District (JUSD) and…
OCR Complaints
REAL CLEAR EDUCATION: New Mexico Students Need Every Educational Opportunity Available
As of this writing, 31 states have opted into (or signaled their intent to opt into) the Federal Scholarship Tax Credit. The tax credit would generate an estimated $24 billion…
Commentaries
THE BLAZE: America’s Classrooms Are Feeding The Red Wave – Socialist Red
In New York City, three Democratic Socialists of America members recently won their primaries, pushing out two longtime incumbent Democrats. Far-left influencer Hasan Piker celebrated the victories by declaring,…
Commentaries
THE HILL: Wokeness is Still Alive and Well in Our School Libraries
We keep hearing that wokeness is over or “woke is dead.” It isn’t. At least not in America’s school libraries.
Commentaries
Defending Education Files Civil Rights Complaint Against Wellesley College for Violations of Title IX
On June 25, 2026, Defending Education (DE) filed a complaint against Wellesley College for discrimination on the basis of sex in programs or activities that receive federal financial assistance…
OCR Complaints
Preliminary Injunction Motion in Defending Ed v. Regents of the University of California, et al.
Defending Education seeks a preliminary injunction to protect the speech rights of its members: UC students who have views on sex and gender that UC disfavors. Read…
Lawsuits
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