RELEASE: Democrats for Education Reform Endorses Marshall Tuck for California State Superintendent of Public Instruction

DEMOCRATS FOR EDUCATION REFORM ENDORSES MARSHALL TUCK FOR CALIFORNIA STATE SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION NEW YORK, N.Y. – Democrats for Education Reform, a national political organization that supports elected Democrats and candidates for office who seek to expand policies and practices that work well for America’s students and confront those that don’t, today announced its endorsement of Marshall Tuck

DEMOCRATS FOR EDUCATION REFORM ENDORSES ANTONIO VILLARAIGOSA FOR CALIFORNIA GOVERNOR

DEMOCRATS FOR EDUCATION REFORM ENDORSES ANTONIO VILLARAIGOSA FOR CALIFORNIA GOVERNOR NEW YORK – Democrats for Education Reform, a national political organization that supports elected Democrats and candidates for office who seek to expand policies and practices that work well for America’s students and confront those that don’t, today announced its endorsement of Antonio Villaraigosa for governor

Long Beach Press Telegram: Long Beach Educators Discuss Reform During Panel Discussion

By Nadra Nittle The achievement gap. Teacher input. Parent engagement. Local educators, among them Long Beach Unified Superintendent Christopher Steinhauser, weighed in on these issues and more during a panel discussion, “Education Reform in a Post-Vergara World,” held Wednesday at The Grand Long Beach. Organized by California Democrats for Education Reform — a new statewide

Building Strong Public School Systems by Working Together

California Democrats for Education Reform believes that the education of our children is a shared responsibility. As Democrats we need support for parents, teachers, and school leaders by promoting public policy that provides adequate resources, encourages collaboration, and joint accountability for the success of our public schools. This statewide effort aims to promote progressive changes

Press-Telegram: Common-sense school Reform in a Post-Vergara world: Guest Commentary

By Christopher J. Steinhauser and Joe Boyd If you are of a certain age, as we are, you will recall the days when your buddies all wanted to put “headers” on their V-8 Chevy, Dodge, or Ford. The effect was a loud, thumping rumble that turned heads in the school parking lot or at the

California DFER Launches Today Under Steve Barr!

California Democrats for Education Reform launches today under Steve Barr, founder of Green Dot Public Schools. Read more about their plan for building strong schools in the state below: Building Strong Public School Systems by Working Together California Democrats for Education Reform believes that the education of our children is a shared responsibility. As Democrats

CommonWealth Magazine: Opinion: California Tenure Case a Win for Students

By Liam Kerr ON TUESDAY, TEACHERS unions and education reformers clashed yet again in newspaper headlines around the country. Randi Weingarten of the American Federation of Teachers called it a “sad day for public education,” while the Los Angeles Times trumpeted an “opportunity to change a broken system.” The rhetorical appeals were familiar, but the

Washington Post: With California Tenure Ruling, a Democratic Divide

By Lyndsey Layton When a California judge struck down tenure and other job protections for teachers this week, Education Secretary Arne Duncan and Rep. George Miller (D-Calif.) both applauded, revealing fissures in the once-solid alliance between labor unions and the Democratic Party. “It’s a pivot point but one that’s been coming for a long time,”

POLITICO Pro: California Teachers Unions Lose Big in Court

By Stephanie Simon A court ruling on Tuesday striking down job protections for teachers in California deals a sharp blow to unions — and will likely fuel political movements across the nation to eliminate teacher tenure. Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Rolf M. Treu found five California laws governing the hiring and firing of teachers

Vergara v. California: A Win for Kids

  Created by DFER’s Communications Coordinator and Web Editor, Stephanie Doctrow From DFER’s Blog Series: Infographic Tuesdays (Download the PDF for a closer view here.) For updates, follow us on Twitter, and like us on Facebook.