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 Mick Zais to Board of Directors

WASHINGTON — The Defense of Freedom Institute for Policy Studies (DFI) announced today that Dr. Mitchell “Mick” Zais…

Apr 30 | Podcast

PODCAST | “Freedom to Learn:” Classic Learning Test vs. College Board

Michael Torres on Disrupting the SAT/ACT Duopoly, Policy Barriers, & the Fight for Assessment Choice. The Classic Learning…

Apr 22 | Podcast

PODCAST | “Freedom to Learn:” The U.S. Department of Education is Shrinking – and Moving!

Keri Ingraham on Scaling Back Federal Dominance, Union Control, & Bloated Bureaucracy in K-12 Education.

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.

Teacher Unions

Union leaders and their allies have used their political power to push aside parents, families, and classroom teachers to dominate public education in ways that harm students and limit their opportunities. DFI works to hold teacher unions accountable and expose the harm that they continue to cause students, families, and teachers.

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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