2016 Election Archives - Democrats for Education Reform

DFER Statement on the Senate Confirmation Hearing for Betsy DeVos

January 12, 2017

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DFER Statement on the U.S. Senate Confirmation Hearing for Secretary of Education-Designate Betsy DeVos DFER National President Shavar Jeffries calls for clarity on DeVos’ strategy, tactics to end severe disparities in public education – and a denunciation of Trump’s divisive rhetoric Washington, DC –Democrats for Education Reform (DFER) National President Shavar Jeffries

Senate Confirmation Hearing Questions for Betsy DeVos

From DFER National President Shavar Jeffries: On Tuesday, the U.S. Senate HELP Committee will convene the confirmation hearing for Donald Trump’s nominee for Secretary of Education, conservative activist Betsy DeVos. From what we know about the education agenda of President-elect Trump and Mrs. DeVos, we are deeply troubled. There is simply too much at stake

DFER Statement on President-elect Trump's Nomination of Betsy DeVos as Secretary of Education

November 23, 2016

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DFER Statement on President-elect Trump’s Nomination of Betsy DeVos as Secretary of Education New York, NY – In response to President-elect Donald Trump’s nomination of Betsy DeVos to the post of Secretary of Education, Democrats for Education Reform (DFER) President Shavar Jeffries released the following statement: “DFER congratulates Betsy DeVos on her

DFER Statement on President-elect Trump Considering Democratic Candidates for Secretary of Education

November 17, 2016

New York, NY – In response to reports of Democratic candidates being considered in President-elect Donald Trump’s search for a Secretary of Education, Democrats for Education Reform (DFER) President Shavar Jeffries released the following statement: “It is, generally speaking, an honor for any person of any political persuasion to be asked by the President of

DFER-CO Celebrates Re-Election of Sen. Bennet & Victories for Deep Bench of Democratic Education Champions

November 10, 2016

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DFER-Colorado Celebrates Re-Election of U.S. Senator Michael Bennet & Electoral Victories for Deep Bench of Democratic Education Champions Denver, CO – Despite the disappointing results in the presidential election, Democrats for Education Reform-Colorado (DFER-CO) is proud to celebrate a number of victories for progressive, reform-minded Democrats up and down the ballot in

Statement: DFER Louisiana Champions Re-Elected to Orleans Parish School Board

November 9, 2016

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Statment: DFER Louisiana Champions Re-Elected to Orleans Parish School Board Woody Koppel and Nolan Marshall win majority of votes in respective districts NEW ORLEANS, LA – Following the reported victories of DFER Champions Woody Koppel (53%) and Nolan Marshall, Jr. (54%) to the Orleans Parish School Board, Democrats for Education Reform-Louisiana’s State

STATEMENT: DFER Louisiana State Director on U.S. Senate results

November 8, 2016

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NEW ORLEANS, LA – Following U.S. Senate candidate Caroline Fayard’s concession speech, Democrats for Education Reform-Louisiana’s State Director, Eva Kemp, released the following statement: “DFER-Louisiana supports strong leaders who are committed to improving the education landscape for each and every child. In this election, we were proud to support Caroline Fayard as

DFER-DC Announces Endorsements for November State Board of Education and Council Races

October 25, 2016

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Democrats for Education Reform Announces Endorsements for November State Board of Education and Council Races Candidates Demonstrate Commitment to Advancing Educational Equity and Opportunity Washington, DC — Today, the Democrats for Education Reform District of Columbia chapter (DFER-DC) announced its endorsement of four D.C. State Board of Education candidates who seek election on November 8th.

Jen Walmer: Trump’s “school choice” ideas are dangerous

October 3, 2016

A condensed version of the below post was originally featured as a Letter to the Editor in the Denver Post. By Jen Walmer, DFER Colorado State Director The idea of Donald Trump and his supporters claiming the mantle of school choice is frankly stunning – and, as a reform-minded pro-public school choice Democrat, horrifying. Let’s be

Eva Kemp: Louisiana Needs Caroline Fayard As Its New Senator

September 17, 2016

Today in The Hill, DFER-LA’s Eva Kemp shares why Louisiana must elect Democrat Caroline Fayard as its next U.S. Senator. by Eva Kemp, State Director of DFER-Louisiana Recent polling released last week indicates Democrat Caroline Fayard from my home city of New Orleans, La., is a competitive contender for the seat being vacated by Sen. David Vitter

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