The 2026 DFER Midyear Impact & Investment Report covers January through July 2026, a period of unprecedented growth for Democrats for Education Reform. Inside, you’ll find how DFER is shaping education agendas in states across the country, helping secure the highest funding level in the Charter Schools Program’s history, driving national attention to the Federal Scholarship Tax Credit, and reaching record media audiences—along with a clear view of the work ahead as we approach November’s midterms.