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…
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Defending Ed sends letter to general counsel at NYC Department of Education
In 2024, Defending Ed filed a Freedom of Information Law request with the New York City Department of Education regarding immigration and migrant student education within the City. Despite…
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When Student Walkouts Become Angry Mobs
On Feb. 13, student walkouts in Los Angeles became a bit of a horror show as several federal agents were injured in clashes with a mob mixed with students and…
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NEA’s hyper-fixation on race shows fight against ‘woke’ indoctrination is not over
Critics say “woke” education is fading. Some even say it’s dead. But the National Education Association‘s training materials suggest the opposite.
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President Trump’s State Of The Union Comment Was Correct — These People ARE Crazy
When President Trump said “these people are crazy” during his State of the Union address, many in the media and political commentariat seized on the line without explaining why he…
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Trust the experts on transgenderism, they said
As parents, our most important responsibility is keeping our children safe.
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How Teachers Unions And Radical Nonprofits Turn K–12 Students Into Political Activists In The Streets
Far-left political wolves have shed their friendly disguises to openly crusade for their desired radical ends, and they are using American K-12 students to achieve them.
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It’s Not Just Billie Eilish, Students Get Indoctrinated About ‘Stolen Land’ in Schools
At this year’s Grammy Awards, pop artist Billie Eilish made national headlines not for her music, but for a political statement wrapped in an award acceptance speech.
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UNDER INVESTIGATION: Defending Ed Files Civil Rights Complaint Against Portland Public Schools for Billion-Dollar Center for Black Student Excellence
On February 17, 2026 the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights opened an investigation into this complaint. See the letter here. On December…
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