DFER DC Testimony: Spring 2022 PARCC Assessment & DC Report Card

Kyle Myers Community Organizer Democrats for Education Reform DC Good evening. My name is Kyle Myers. I am a Ward 5 resident, and a fifth generation Washingtonian. I am writing this testimony on behalf of Democrats for Education Reform DC. I am pleased to offer testimony on the importance of ensuring the Partnership for Assessment

DFER DC Testimony Safe Passage to School Expansion Act of 2021

The Committee of the Whole & the Committee on Transportation & the Environment Public Hearing: Bill 24-66, the Safe Passage to School Expansion Act of 2021 Nikki D’Angelo Community Organizer Democrats for Education Reform DC Good morning Chairman Mendelson, Councilmember Cheh, Committee of the Whole, and Committee on Transportation and the Environment: My name is

DFER DC Testimony on the Safe Passage to School Expansion Act

The Committee of the Whole and the Committee on Transportation & the Environment Public Hearing: Kyle Myers Community Organizer Democrats for Education Reform DC Good morning Chairman Mendelson, Councilmember Cheh, Committee of the Whole, and Committee on Transportation and the Environment: My name is Kyle Myers, and I am a Ward 5 resident and 5th generation

DFER DC Testimony on Safe Passage Policies

Nikki D’Angelo Community Organizer Democrats for Education Reform DC Good evening Executive Director John-Paul Hayworth and Representatives of the State Board: My name is Nikki D’Angelo and I am a Ward 5 resident, DCPS parent, former DC charter school teacher and former DCPS central office employee. I am testifying on behalf of Democrats for Education

DFER DC Testimony on School Reopening

Committee of the Whole Public Roundtable: Re-Opening District of Columbia Public Schools and District of Columbia Public Charter Schools for School Year 2021-2022 Nikki D’Angelo Community Organizer Democrats for Education Reform DC Good morning Chairman Mendelson and the Committee of the Whole: My name is Nikki D’Angelo and I am a Ward 5 resident, DCPS

DFER DC Statement on Vaccine Mandate

WASHINGTON, DC (Aug. 10, 2021)—Democrats for Education Reform DC (DFER DC) Director Jessica Giles released the following statement today in response to DC Mayor Muriel Bowser’s COVID-19 Situational Update:  “I applaud Mayor Bowser for requiring DC government employees, including DCPS staff, paid contractors, grantees, and interns of the District to be vaccinated against COVID-19, or

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