Reimagining Voting in DC Through An Equity Lens

By Erika Harrell In the District of Columbia, we collectively rail against the disenfranchisement of DC residents in the Congress, and rightfully so. We do not have a right to vote on federal laws, yet we are governed by those laws and taxed to pay for them. Politics based on specious constitutional arguments have largely

DFER DC Statement on the Derek Chauvin Verdict

WASHINGTON, D.C. (April 21, 2021)—Democrats for Education Reform DC (DFER DC) State Director Jessica Giles released the following statement today on the verdict in the Derek Chauvin trial: “The jury’s verdict of guilty on all charges provides a critical measure of accountability. As we breathe a collective sigh of relief, let us continue the work

STATEMENT FROM DFER DC ON THE DEATH OF WTU PRESIDENT ELIZABETH DAVIS

WASHINGTON, D.C. (April 5, 2021)— Jessica Giles and Erika Harrell of Democrats for Education Reform (DFER DC) released the following statement regarding the death of Washington Teachers Union (WTU) President Elizabeth Davis. “Today, we join our D.C. education community in mourning the life loss of long-time Washington Teachers Union President Elizabeth Davis. Liz was a

DFER DC Appoints New State Director

DFER DC Appoints New State Director Jessica Giles to Lead Work to Justly and Equitably Serve D.C. Students WASHINGTON, D.C. (March 31, 2021)—Democrats for Education Reform (DFER DC) announced today that Jessica Giles has been appointed as the new State Director for the chapter, as well as its affiliate organization Education Reform Now DC. Giles

DFER DC Statement on the DC Auditor Education Data Audit

DFER DC Statement on the DC Auditor Education Data Audit WASHINGTON, D.C. (March 10, 2021)—Democrats for Education Reform DC Interim Director Jessica Giles released the following statement in response to today’s release of the Office of the DC Auditor’s findings: “The Office of the DC Auditor (DC Auditor) released an inflammatory report that implies our

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

Building Blocks of Equitable Education

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.