How We Operate

TRACE Initiative exposes ideological bias, radical activism, and extremist influence inside America’s K–12 education system. We combine investigative research, verified documentation, and proprietary analytics to produce factual, actionable intelligence that drives accountability and reform.

Our Approach

TRACE operates within clear legal and ethical boundaries, relying only on lawfully obtained, publicly available information—public social media, government records, education materials, and credible reporting. Every claim we publish is supported by evidence and verified through structured analysis. We don’t speculate. We document.

Our Standards

TRACE maintains a professional verification and review process for every case we publish. Our analysts evaluate context, consistency, and authenticity to ensure accuracy and fairness. We aim for clarity over noise—spotlighting facts that matter, not politics that distract.

Our Systems

TRACE uses proprietary tools to identify and assess risk indicators within the education ecosystem.

• RISK™ delivers standardized evaluations grounded in evidence.

• RADAR™ enhances early detection of concerning patterns.

Together, they power a disciplined, data-driven approach to oversight and transparency.

Each TRACE profile is supported by a Risk Assessment Briefing—a concise, evidence-based summary of relevant public information and documented behavior. These briefings give schools, policymakers, and communities the facts they need to act responsibly.

Integrity & Accountability

TRACE is guided by truth, transparency, and responsibility. We offer individuals the opportunity to provide factual corrections or context for publication alongside their profile. Our goal is accuracy — always.

Legal & Ethical Compliance

TRACE’s work is protected under the First Amendment and adheres to fair-use and public-interest standards. We never publish private or unlawfully obtained material, and every report undergoes legal and ethical review prior to release.