DFER-NJ works to secure a high-quality public education for all children, in particular children of color and those with limited financial means, whose communities have historically been underserved. Operating in a blue state, with a majority Democratic Assembly and Senate, DFER-NJ’s efforts have been highly targeted to capitalize on opportunities to build a broad base of support for changing the politics of education reform, cultivate a leadership pipeline, and empower new voices in the education reform dialogue.