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…
Help Defending Ed Protect Parents’ Rights
The Supreme Court just issued a historic ruling for parents and their fundamental right to direct their child’s moral and religious upbringing. In a 6–3 decision, the U.S. Supreme Court…
Help Parents Fight for Transparency and Accountability in Our Children’s Classrooms
Thanks to supporters like you, Defending Education just scored a major victory in the fight to uphold parental rights in America’s schools. When four Kansas school districts refused to tell…
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…
La Union de Padres, Santa Ana, California
La Union de Padres is a parent advocacy organization located in Santa Ana, California. The organization’s mission states: “Informar, apoyar y empoderar a las familias latinas de estudiantes…
TEACHERS UNIONS BYLAWS: NEA BIPOC DELEGATES AND REPS
Total number of states in the report: 29 SUMMARY The National Education Association (NEA), its state affiliates, and other local teachers union organizations have constitutions and bylaws that…
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…
Oakland Unified School District paid consultants over $40,000 to facilitate anti-racist affinity groups for white educators and staff with a focus on ‘unlearning whiteness’
Oakland Unified School District (OUSD) has paid $45,300 since 2022 to three consultants to facilitate race-based affinity groups for staff members. Over $40,000 of the districts funds were used…
Commemorating 53 Years of Title IX
Honor the Legacy and Protect the Future In 1972, Title IX opened the door to equal educational opportunity for women and girls. Today, we honor that progress — and continue…