DFER D.C. Condemns the U.S. Supreme Court’s Decision to Overturn Roe v. Wade

CONTACT: Joshua Hodge jhodge@dfer.org WASHINGTON, D.C. (June 25, 2022) — Democrats for Education Reform D.C. (DFER D.C.) State Director Jessica Giles released the following statement about the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade: “We are outraged by this decision,” said Giles. “It jeopardizes countless lives as states across the country are moving

DFER D.C. Congratulates Rep. Oye Owolewa on Reelection

CONTACT: Joshua Hodge jhodge@dfer.org WASHINGTON, D.C. (June 25, 2022) — Following the reported results for the U.S. Representative race in the D.C. Democratic Primary on June 21, 2022, Democrats for Education Reform D.C. (DFER D.C.) Director, Jessica Giles, released the following statement: “We are proud to congratulate Representative Oye Owolewa on winning the D.C. Democratic

The D.C. Council Makes Historic Investments in Public Education, a Win for Students

WASHINGTON, D.C. (June 7, 2022) – Democrats for Education Reform D.C. (DFER D.C.) State Director Jessica Giles released the following statement on the inclusion of DFER D.C.’s priorities in the FY2023 budget: “Our community urged Mayor Muriel Bowser, Chairman Phil Mendelson, and the D.C. Council to pass an education budget that helps fix school funding

DFER D.C. ENDORSES OYE OWOLEWA FOR U.S. SHADOW REPRESENTATIVE IN THE JUNE 21 PRIMARY

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Joshua Hodge, jhodge@dfer.org WASHINGTON, D.C.(June 9, 2022) – Today, Democrats for Education Reform DC (DFER DC) announced its endorsement of Rep. Oye Owolewa. Owolewa is running for reelection as United States Representative in the Democratic Primary on June 21. “We are proud to support Rep. Oye Owolewa for re-election. He is

DFER DC Endorses Eric Goulet

Contact: Joshua Hodge, jhodge@dfer.org WASHINGTON, D.C. (May 12, 2022) – Today, Democrats for Education Reform DC (DFER DC) announced its endorsement of Eric Goulet. He is running for the Ward 3 seat of the D.C. Council in the Democratic Primary on June 21. “Eric Goulet is a parent of two children and a champion for public education.

DFER DC Announces A Key Endorsement for the June Primary

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Joshua Hodge jhodge@dfer.org WASHINGTON, D.C. (May 5, 2022) – Today, Democrats for Education Reform DC (DFER DC) announced its endorsement of Mayor Muriel Bowser, who is running for reelection in the June 21 Democratic Primary. “Muriel Bowser delivered on her promise to be the education mayor,” said DFER DC State Director Jessica

DFER D.C. Announces A Key Endorsement for the June Primary

WASHINGTON, D.C. (April 12, 2022) – Today, Democrats for Education Reform D.C. (DFER D.C.) announced its endorsement of Chairman Phil Mendelson, who is running for reelection in the June 21 Democratic Primary. “DFER D.C. is proud to fight for all students, particularly students of color and students from low-income backgrounds, in traditional public schools and

DFER DC Testimony: COVID Immunization of School Students and Early Childhood Workers

Kyle Myers Community Organizer Democrats for Education Reform DC   Committee of the Whole’s Public Hearing: B24-423, DC Coronavirus Immunization of School Students and Early Childhood Workers Amendment Act of 2021 Good morning. My name is Kyle Myers. I am a Ward 5 resident and a fifth-generation Washingtonian. I am also a community organizer for

DFER DC Testimony on the School Police Incident Oversight and Accountability Amendment Act of 2021 + More

Judiciary and Public Safety Committee Hearing on: B24-0254, the School Police Incident Oversight and Accountability Amendment Act of 2021; B24-0306, the Youth Rights Amendment Act of 2021; and B24-0356, the Strengthening Oversight and Accountability of Police Amendment Act of 2021 Nikki D’Angelo Community Organizer Democrats for Education Reform DC Good morning Councilmember Allen and members

DFER DC Testimony on the Coronavirus Immunization of School Students and Early Childhood Workers Amendment Act

The Committee of the Whole public hearing on: Bill 24-423, Coronavirus Immunization of School  Students and Early Childhood Workers Amendment Act of 2021 Nikki D’Angelo Community Organizer Democrats for Education Reform DC Good morning Chairman Mendelson and DC Council Committee of the Whole: My name is Nikki D’Angelo, and I am a Ward 5 resident,