We envision a republic where freedom, opportunity, creativity, and innovation flourish in our schools and workplaces.

Our mission is to defend and advance freedom and opportunity for every American family, student, entrepreneur, and worker and to protect our civil and constitutional rights at school and work.

PRESS RELEASE: Defense of Freedom Institute Names Bill Hansen to Board of Directors

WASHINGTON — The Defense of Freedom Institute for Policy Studies (DFI) announced today that William “Bill” Hansen…

Jan 12 | Press Release

PRESS RELEASE: Leading Education Scholar Jay P. Greene to Join DFI as Senior Fellow

WASHINGTON—The Defense of Freedom Institute for Policy Studies (DFI) announced today that Jay P.

Dec 31 | Podcast

PODCAST: | “Freedom to Learn:” Darla Romfo on Putting Kids First, Building a Scholarship Granting Network, & Engaging in Federal Scholarship Tax Credit Rulemaking

The federal tax credit for donations to scholarship-granting organizations could expand the Children’s Scholarship Fund’s…

Civil and Constitutional Rights

America is facing a historical moment, when many are pushing for policies that violate core constitutional and civil rights essential to a free society. DFI exists to defend the Constitution and the rule of law and protect civil liberties at school and work.

Postsecondary Education

DFI works to nurture a vision for long-term higher education reform that reduces the federal role in financing postsecondary education, protects taxpayers, and meets the demand for alternatives to four-year degrees.

Education Freedom and Parental Rights

Our nation’s one-size-fits all K-12 education system is failing far too many students and must be radically transformed to ensure all Americans have the freedom to choose the education that is best for them.

America is under siege by radical activists and teacher union bosses. DFI exists to fight back. Will you join us in this fight?

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