NY middle school assigned pro-transgender article discussing chest binding and testosterone to eighth graders
A teacher at Ardsley Middle School in the Ardsley Union Free School District in Westchester County taught an eighth grade health lesson that included a pro-transgender article…
Montgomery County Public Schools PTA meeting briefed families on “ICE Response & Organizing Tools”
A parent in Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) sent photos to the parent advocacy group, United Against Racism in Education (UARE), showing content shared at a PTA meeting about…
COLLEGE FIX: SCOTUS Urged to Rule on Calif. Schools Hiding Gender Transitions From Parents
The Supreme Court has been asked to consider a controversial case addressing California’s gender transition policy for public schools, which requires teachers to hide from parents whether their child…
NY TIMES: Professors are Being Watched, We’ve Never Seen This Much Surveillance
Scrutiny of university classrooms is being formalized, with new laws requiring professors to post syllabuses and tip lines for students to complain.
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Compulsory Attendance & Truancy Laws
Understanding your state’s compulsory attendance laws and truancy laws is an important part of planning your child’s education. Each state has their own legal requirements–and potential ramifications–…
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…
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…
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…