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…

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…

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…

Getting the Most out of College Orientation

You have researched colleges, toured schools, taken ACT or SAT exams, worked diligently on your applications, held your breath as you hit “Submit” then anxiously awaited acceptance notifications. You…

DividED: Hayward Unified School District

Total paid to consultant for race-based program: $806,660 Total federal funds used: $190,380* *This is an incomplete number due to unclear breakdowns in funds used in several contracts.