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…
UNDER INVESTIGATION OCR Complaint: Smith College
On May 4, 2026, the U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights opened an investigation into this complaint. See the letter here. On June 20th, 2025 Defending…
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…
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…
Defending Education Files an Amended Motion for Preliminary Injunction in Defending Education et al. v. Sullivan, et al.
On June 13, 2025, Defending Education filed an amended motion for preliminary injunction and brief in support in Defending Education ET AL., V. Sullivan ET AL. Anti-discrimination laws are important.
$33 Million for Racial Politics. $0 for Academic Excellence.
That’s the real equity crisis—and we’re fighting it. In just two states—California and Minnesota—school districts have spent over $33 million on race and sex-based programs since 2016. One organization alone,…
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.
Help Defending Education Hold School Officials Accountable
Known for its rigorous academics and elite STEM programs, Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology (TJ) has topped national rankings for years. But now, its principal is facing…