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. My name is…
Press Releases
Defending Education Files an Amicus Brief in D.A. v. Tri County Area Schools
In Michigan, the Tri-County Area School District banned students from wearing clothing with the political slogan, “Let’s Go Brandon.” Both the federal trial court and federal appellate court determined that because…
Lawsuits
Defending Ed Files Civil Rights Complaint Against University of Washington for Violations of Title IX
On April 30, Defending Education filed a civil rights complaint with the U.S. Department of Education against the University of Washington (UW) for apparent violations of Title IX of the…
OCR Complaints
UNDER INVESTIGATION: Defending Ed Files Civil Rights Complaint Against Stanford University for National Board Resource Center BIPOC Cohort
On April 29, 2026 the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights opened an investigation into this complaint. See the letter here. For the past several years, Stanford’s National…
OCR Complaints
Testimony of Paul Runko, Defending Ed Senior Director of K-12 Initiatives, before the U.S. House Education and Workforce Subcommittee Hearing on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education
“Leveling Down: How Equity Policies Undermine Excellence and Harm Students” Chairman Kiley, Ranking Member Bonamici, and distinguished members of the subcommittee: thank you for inviting me. My name is Paul…
Press Releases
Defending Education Files Federal Lawsuit Challenging Missouri State University’s Unconstitutional “Bias Response” Policy
On Tuesday, April 21, 2026, Defending Education filed a federal lawsuit in U.S. District Court for the Western District of Missouri against Missouri State University and various university officials on…
Lawsuits
DEI’s New Frontier: AI in Schools
The world is currently in the midst of a new digital revolution. Artificial intelligence is being implemented into every part of our lives. There is no escaping it—not even for…
Commentaries
3 Education Issues California Gubernatorial Candidates Need to Address
Protecting women in sports, ensuring parental rights, and upholding equal treatment under the law are issues that matter to many Californians…
Commentaries
What Cesar Chavez’s Fall Reveals About Our Schools
The American education system was in love with Cesar Chavez, until it wasn’t.
Commentaries
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