DFER DC Responds to the November 2020 DC Election Results

WASHINGTON, D.C. (November 9, 2020) — Democrats for Education Reform DC (DFER DC) Director Ramin Taheri issued the following statement in response to the unofficial results of the 2020 District of Columbia Council and State Board of Education (SBOE) elections: “DC voters sent a clear message that they are ready for change. Voters want a

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DFER DC Statement on DCPS’s Decision to Postpone Reopening of Schools

DFER DC Statement on DCPS’s Decision to Postpone Reopening of Schools WASHINGTON, D.C. —  Democrats for Education Reform DC (DFER DC) released the following statement in response to the District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS) announcement that elementary schools will not reopen on November 9 as originally scheduled. “The original plan to reopen DC Public

DFER DC Releases Voter Guide on Education Issues

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Democrats for Education Reform DC (DFER DC), an organization committed to creating a public education system in Washington, D.C., that justly and equitably serves all students, today released its first-ever DC Education Champions Voter Guide. The guide aims to help DC voters understand candidates’ positions on key education policy issues ahead of the

DFER DC Statement on National Voter Registration Day

Today, Democrats for Education Reform DC (DFER DC) celebrates National Voter Registration Day with millions of Americans who hope to inspire all eligible voters to exercise their right to be heard at the ballot box.  Voting has never been more important. With a public health pandemic claiming lives and upending our economy, a critical U.S.

DFER DC: Mission, Vision and Values

Our Vision  A public education system in Washington, D.C., that justly and equitably serves all students.  Our Mission To recruit, educate, and help elect Democratic and progressive candidates who are committed to creating a public education system in Washington, D.C., that justly and equitably serves all students. Our Values Student-centered. We are committed to prioritizing

DFER DC Renews Commitment to Equity in Education

We are living in a time where transparency is critical for every organization. As we continue to learn from our past and strive for growth, we recognize that we must reaffirm our commitment to ensuring that public education is just and equitable in Washington, DC. So today, after engaging in many conversations with our community,

DFER-DC Condemns Racist Language Used By DC Elected Official

WASHINGTON, D.C. (July 22, 2020)—Democrats for Education Reform-DC (DFER-DC) Director Ramin Taheri released the following statement today: “Public service, no matter the position, is an honor and a privilege. But elected office—being chosen by voters to represent them, to speak for them—to literally voice their desires and demands—is a special calling, one with a host

DFER-DC Releases Statement on Organizational Values and Ward 4 Primary

WASHINGTON, D.C. (June 7, 2020)—Democrats for Education Reform-DC Director Ramin Taheri released the following statement today on our organizational values and the Ward 4 primary: “During this election season, DFER-DC endorsed Ward 4 Councilmember Brandon Todd, a champion for education reforms that have helped make D.C. the fastest improving urban school district in the country

DFER-DC Releases Statement on Combating Systemic Racism

Public Education ‘Essential Tool for Breaking Down Racist Systems’ WASHINGTON, D.C. (May 29, 2020)—Democrats for Education Reform-DC (DFER-DC) Director Ramin Taheri released the following statement today on the role of public education in combating systemic racism: “DFER-DC is outraged by the killing of George Floyd by police in Minneapolis. We stand with those calling for