PARCEO and Project 48 curriculums on antisemitism and the Nakba
SUMMARY This report highlights two curricula, one focused on antisemitism through a “collective liberation” framework, and another focused on the “Palestinian Nakba.” Both curricula are being pushed into K-12…
Defending Education Submits Public Comment on the Minnesota Department of Education Proposed Rules Governing K-12 Academic Standards in Health
On December 9, 2025, The Minnesota Department of Education published its notice of intent to adopt new K-12 health standards. Minnesota lawmakers directed the agency to create statewide K-12 health…
Hawaii officials admit its Department of Education doesn’t use E-Verify
Defending Education, along with dozens of local parent groups, sent letters to state officials in October, calling on legislative and executive leaders in all 50 states and Washington…
COLLEGE FIX: Kansas State University Eliminates DEI Initiatives to Comply With State Law
Kansas State University has erased further influences of diversity, equity, and inclusion programming after receiving a student whistleblower complaint alleging some lingering policies did not align with state law.
K-12 Sanctuary Schools and Closed Borders Resolutions and Policies List
Number of districts: 704 Number of states: 33 and the District of Columbia This is not an exhaustive list of district resolutions. SUMMARY The following is a…
Missouri school board urged staff and parents to lobby against charter expansion
Columbia Public Schools (CPS), the fourth largest school district in Missouri, has been sending emails to parents, teachers, and staff urging them to take political action to oppose charter…
Bloomington Public Schools’ ‘Student Teachers’ policy states that the district will ‘give priority for student teachers of color to receive preference’
Bloomington Public Schools’ (Minnesota Independent School District 271) “Student Teachers” policy states that the district and Superintendent will “give priority for student teachers of color to receive preference.” It…
FOX NEWS: NEA Insider Blows Whistle on ‘Toxic’ Culture and Far-left Politics Inside Teachers Union: ‘It’s a Cult’
As the National Education Association, one of the most prominent teachers unions in the country, continues to face criticism over placing far-left agenda items over the needs of…
Group messages and training documents suggest K-12 student ICE protests in Minnesota may be organized by Sunrise Movement and its members, including current Ivy League student with ties to past campus encampments
SUMMARY Group messages and training documents shared with Defending Education suggest that the Twin Cities Student ICE Response group, composed of K-12 students, may be receiving training from Sunrise…