DivertED: Teachers’ unions have spent over $250+ million in dues on far-left causes
Last Update: March 26, 2026 Total union dollars given to leftwing organizations: $255,519,987 Total AFT dollars given to leftwing organizations: $76,284,299 Total NEA dollars given to leftwing organizations: $179,235,688…
Maine Human Rights Act: No Language Allowing Men to Compete Against Women
Maine’s officials, such as Attorney General Aaron Frey and Department of Education Commissioner Pender Makin, have used the Maine Human Rights Act as an excuse to not follow the Trump…
Maine Department of Education: Captured by Activists?
Defending Education submitted a public records request to the Maine Department of Education (MDOE) seeking emails from prominent staff regarding Title IX and President Donald Trump’s executive orders prohibiting males…
BREITBART: Dept. of ED: 5 Virginia School Districts Violating Title IX, Allowing Males in Female Spaces
The Department of Education announced on Friday that five Northern Virginia school districts are in violation of civil rights law for policies allowing males to access female spaces…
International Students in US Higher Education
Total number of international students enrolled in higher education or doing optional practical training (OPT) on an F-1 student visa in the US: 1,126,690 Total number of international…
Title IX State Tracker: Compliant or Not?
Below is a list of all 50 states, broken down by whether or not they are in compliance with Title IX regarding single-sex spaces and single-sex interscholastic athletics. The current…
OUTKICK: Give Me A Break, Gavin
By any reasonable measure, Gavin Newsom’s recent remarks in South Carolina reveal his obvious inability to be a strong and decisive leader. …
Opt Out Requirement after Mahmoud v. Taylor Supreme Court Ruling
Parents: Ask Your District How They Will Comply After a momentous parental rights victory handed down by the United States Supreme Court on Friday, June 27, 2025, parents should…
Summertime Fun: Activities to Keep the Kids Engaged and Active
Congratulations! Another school year is in the books. Summer is a great time to reconnect with the family, try new things and have new adventures. At Defending Education, we wanted…