
When We all Vote, We all Win
January 4, 2021We’re only four days into the new year, yet tomorrow will be one of the most important days of 2021. With control of the U.S. Senate hinging on the Georgia special election, the results of these two races will determine whether President-elect Biden can enact the progress agenda our nation so desperately needs—with public education,
DFER Election Day Results
November 6, 2020As many of us expected, the results from Tuesday’s Election are not quite final yet—with the last of the mail-in ballots still waiting to be counted—but as of this writing, Vice President Biden has pulled ahead in crucial states. While Trump and his team may try to undermine the process and invalidate results, it is
ERNA Poll Shows Biden with Narrow Lead in AZ
October 8, 2020ERNA Poll Shows Biden with Narrow Lead in AZ Voters, especially Latino voters, say Biden would be better at handling ed issues WASHINGTON, D.C. (Oct. 8, 2020) — A poll of registered Arizona voters, released today by Democrats for Education Reform partner organization Education Reform Now Advocacy and Latino Decisions, shows former Vice President Biden

DFER Statement on COVID-19 & Education in the First Presidential Debate
September 29, 2020Democrats for Education Reform President Shavar Jeffries released the following statement regarding the COVID-19 discussion in tonight’s Presidential Debate: “Tonight’s debate will raise many vital, and deeply concerning issues for Americans, including the devastating and widespread impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on our country. One of the longstanding effects of this pandemic will be the
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: DFER LA PAC Announces Endorsements for Orleans Parish School Board races
September 16, 2020Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 3rd; Early Voting is Oct. 20-27 NEW ORLEANS, LA – Leslie Leavoy, State Director for Democrats for Education Reform Louisiana (DFER LA), released the following statement announcing the endorsement of seven candidates seeking a seat on the Orleans Parish School Board. “DFER LA is proud to support community and education leaders

Trump is No Friend to Public Ed
August 24, 2020Let’s be clear: Donald Trump has been no friend to public education—including public school choice—and he certainly has not been an advocate for racial justice. Trump and DeVos have long supported the privatization of schooling, rather than making an investment in public education. As DFER Vice President of K-12 Education Charles Barone has previously detailed—there’s

Bold Education Agenda for Next Administration
August 18, 2020Democrats for Education Reform is committed to electing leaders who will fight for more resources and new ideas for public education so that every child–especially historically underserved students–receive the high-quality education they deserve. As we look ahead to the next Congress and Administration, we are proud to support candidates who champion bold ideas from early
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