Testimony of Nicole Neily, President of Parents Defending Education Before the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Education and the Workforce
“The State of American Education” Chairman Walberg, Ranking Member Scott, and distinguished members of the Committee: thank you for inviting me today. My name is Nicole Neily, and I’m the…
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Christin Heaps v. Delaware Valley Regional High School Board of Ed., et al.
Defending Education is a national, nonprofit membership association. Its members include many parents with school-aged children. Launched in 2021, it uses advocacy, disclosure, and litigation to combat the increasing politicization…
Lawsuits
DAILY CALLER: On the Anniversary of Title IX, Feminism’s Promises Ring Hollow
In the late 19th Century, at a time when elite institutions like Harvard only admitted men, the “seven sisters” liberal arts colleges were founded on the premise that women needed…
Commentaries
OCR Complaint: Smith College
On June 20th, 2025 Defending Education (DE) filed a complaint against Smith College (Smith) for discrimination on the basis of sex in programs or activities that receive federal financial assistance…
OCR Complaints
DAILY WIRE: American Students Are Dumber Than Ever, Thanks to “Equity”
In 2025, American students from kindergarten through law school are dumber than they’ve ever been, and we needn’t look beyond the nation’s abysmal math and English literacy …
Commentaries
Defending Education Files an Amended Complaint in Defending Education et al. v. Sullivan et al.
Plaintiffs Defending Education, Colorado Parent Advocacy Network, Protect Kids Colorado, Do No Harm, Dr. Travis Morrell, Dr. Valeri Leswing, and Mountain Pediatrics bring this complaint against Defendants, various Colorado state…
Lawsuits
Defending Education Files an Amended Motion for Preliminary Injunction in Defending Education et al. v. Sullivan, et al.
On June 13, 2025, Defending Education filed an amended motion for preliminary injunction and brief in support in Defending Education ET AL., V. Sullivan ET AL. Anti-discrimination laws are important.
Lawsuits
Defending Education Files an Amicus Brief in Support of Appellant and Their Request for Reversal in Vitsaxaki v. Skaneateles Central School District et al.
On June 11, 2025 Defending Education filed an Amicus Brief supporting the appellant and reversal in Vitsaxaki v. Skaneateles Central School District ET AL. Defending Education is a national, nonprofit…
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DAILY CALLER: Loudoun County Is Back in the Election Year Headlines Again
Four years ago, Loudoun County Public Schools upended Virginia’s statewide elections by promoting radical gender ideology to students in a move that had monumental consequences. District leadership refused…
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