
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 Files a Civil Rights Complaint Against Albuquerque Public Schools for Title IX and Equal Protection Violations
On September 25, 2025, Defending Education (DE) filed a complaint against Albuquerque Public Schools (APS) for discrimination on the basis of sex in programs or activities that receive federal financial…
OCR Complaints
Defending Ed Files Civil Rights Complaint Against Las Cruces Public Schools for Title IX and Equal Protection Clause Violations
On September 25, 2025 Defending Ed (DE) filed a complaint against Las Cruces Public Schools (LCPS) for discrimination on the basis of sex in programs or activities that receive federal…
OCR Complaints
OUTKICK: Teachers Who Delight in Murder and Assassinations Are Unfit for the Job
“Millions of kids in this country loved Charlie Kirk. They saw him executed on a livestream. And now they are expected to sit in classrooms with people who are celebrating…
Commentaries
Defending Ed Files Amicus Brief at the U.S. Supreme Court in Little et al., v. Hecox et al., Calling for Fairness, Safety, and Equality in Women’s Scholastic Sports
On September 19, 2025, Defending Ed filed an amicus brief in support of Title IX’s promise of equality in education and women’s scholastic sports.Separating male and female students based on biological…
Lawsuits
DAILY WIRE: The Public School Activist Pipeline: ‘A Joyous Rebellion’
During the summer months, educators across the country flock to professional development conferences, often on the taxpayers’ dime. These events are supposed to sharpen the instructional skills of teachers and…
Commentaries
Defending Ed President Gives Written Statement for the House Committee On Oversight and Government Reform Subcommittee on Economic Growth, Energy Policy, and Regulatory Affairs
“Opening Doors to Opportunity: The Promise of Expanded School Choice andAlternatives to Four-Year College Degrees.” Dear Chairman Burlison, Ranking Member Frost, and distinguished members of the subcommittee: I…
Press Releases
CHRISTIAN POST: We are all Charlie Kirk Now
Across this great nation, millions of parents are trying to help their sons navigate the profound sadness and grief over Charlie Kirk’s murder. Many of these parents barely knew who…
Commentaries
WASHINGTON EXAMINER: How Teachers Unions Drive Antisemitism in Schools
In the fall of 2024, a Jewish teacher in the San Francisco Unified School District opened an email from his teachers union to find a flyer promoting an “International Day…
Commentaries
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