National Education Association approves business items accusing President Trump of “fascism” and “authoritarianism,” opposing Supreme Court ruling, and not using ADL materials
The National Education Association (NEA) held the union’s annual “Representative Assembly” to vote on the year’s upcoming business items on July 3-6, 2025. The resolutions that NEA members voted on…
National Review: Did SCOTUS Just Transform America’s Schools?
Last month, on the final dramatic day of its term, the Supreme Court in the case of Mahmoud v. Taylor affirmed the right of parents in Montgomery County,…
Christin Heaps v. Delaware Valley Regional High School Board of Ed., et al.
Summary All across the country, policies allowing school personnel to socially transition young children in secret—giving children new names, pronouns, restroom usage, and field trip bunk selection—are exploding. Parents…
Thomas Jefferson High School principal appeared unfazed that school possibly broke state law by partnering with China-affiliated groups
Defending Education previously discovered through public records requests that Fairfax County Public Schools allowed the Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology to let China-affiliated groups use…
Fairfax County Public Schools provided China-affiliated organization with curriculum information used for students
Defending Education previously reported that Fairfax County Public Schools and nonprofit arm Thomas Jefferson Partnership Fund (TJPF) had a relationship with the Chinese Communist Party. The…
NATIONAL REVIEW: Kentucky Education Department Wasted Money on Ineffective DEI Programs, Audit Finds
A new audit of the Kentucky Department of Education reveals the agency wasted money on diversity, equity, and inclusion programs that did not produce the intended results.
Defend Parents’ Rights in Their Child’s Education
Every child deserves an education that teaches them how to think—not what to think. At Defending Education, we work every day to uphold the freedoms that make this country strong—especially…
DEI in Teachers’ Union Contracts
SUMMARY An investigation into school district collective bargaining agreements with teachers unions reveals a number of recent contracts that include commitments or adherence to anti-racism,…
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…