DFERs of the Month – LOC’s Women of Memphis

This month, we’re excited to honor four first-time candidates as our DFERs of the month. They are each graduates of the Leaders of Color Program – Memphis. The Leaders of Color program identifies, trains, and supports community-based Black and Brown civic leaders, empowering them with the tools and resources to advance educational equity and the broader

DFER Of The Month | February 2020 – Bobby Scott

This month, we recognize U.S. Representative Bobby Scott (D-VA3) for his leadership as Chairman of the Education and Labor Committee to improve outcomes for all students. Rep. Scott was one of four lead negotiators of the 2015 Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), which reauthorized the Elementary and Secondary Education Act for the first time in