FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: DFER LA PAC Announces Endorsements for Orleans Parish School Board races

Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 3rd; Early Voting is Oct. 20-27  NEW ORLEANS, LA – Leslie Leavoy, State Director for Democrats for Education Reform Louisiana (DFER LA), released the following statement announcing the endorsement of seven candidates seeking a seat on the Orleans Parish School Board. “DFER LA is proud to support community and education leaders

DFER LA State Director Calls for EBR School Board Member Connie Bernard’s resignation

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Leslie Leavoy leslie@dfer.org BATON ROUGE, LA – DFER Louisiana State Director Leslie Leavoy released the following statement calling upon District 8 East Baton Rouge Parish School Board member Connie Bernard to resign: “It’s long past time for Mrs. Connie Bernard to resign from the East Baton Rouge Parish School Board. Over

DFER LA Appoints New State Director

Leslie Leavoy to Lead Advocacy Work for Louisiana Students NEW ORLEANS, L.A. (April 27, 2020)— Democrats for Education Reform Louisiana (DFER-LA) announced today that Leslie Leavoy will serve as the chapter’s new director, as well as director for its affiliate organization, Education Reform Now LA (ERN-LA).  Leslie will lead on DFER-LA’s mission to advance policies that

DFER LA Congratulates 19 Endorsed Candidates on Election Victories in 2019 Cycle

DFER LA Congratulates 19 Endorsed Candidates on Election Victories in 2019 Cycle Gov. Edwards re-elected for four more years 19 DFER champions win races during 2019 cycle NEW ORLEANS, LA – Democrats for Education Reform (DFER) Louisiana’s State Director, Eva Kemp, released the below statement following the reported victories of DFER champions in the legislature: “We’re

DFER LA Releases Statement on 2019 School Performance Scores

DFER LA Releases Statement on 2019 School Performance Scores Much to be celebrated, much more work to do to ensure all students succeed NEW ORLEANS, LA – Following this morning’s release of the 2018-2019 school and district performance scores (SPS) from the Louisiana Department of Education, Democrats for Education Reform Louisiana (DFER LA) State Director Eva Kemp released

DFER LA PAC Announces Four New Endorsements for 2019 Runoff Election

DFER LA PAC Announces Four New Endorsements for 2019 Runoff Election Election Day is Saturday, Nov. 16; Early Voting is Nov. 2-9 NEW ORLEANS, LA – Today, Democrats for Education Reform Louisiana announced four new endorsements for candidates in New Orleans and Baton Rouge who face runoff elections for seats in the Louisiana Legislature. DFER LA

DFER LA Congratulates 15 Endorsed Candidates on Election Day Victories

DFER LA Congratulates 15 Endorsed Candidates on Election Day Victories 15 DFER champions win races in BESE, House & Senate; Eight DFER-backed candidates face runoffs NEW ORLEANS, LA – Following the reported victories of 15 DFER champions for seats in the Legislature and the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education (BESE), Democrats for Education Reform Louisiana’s

DFER LA PAC Announces 41 Endorsements for 2019 Statewide Elections

DFER LA PAC Announces 41 Endorsements  for 2019 Statewide Elections DFER LA PAC will also support Governor Edwards re-election effort Election Day is Sat., October 12th; Early Voting is September 28th-October 5th NEW ORLEANS, LA– Today, Democrats for Education Reform Louisiana announces endorsements for 41 candidates from across the state who are seeking a seat

DFER LA Congratulates Unopposed Candidates for 2019 Election Cycle

DFER LA Congratulates Unopposed Candidates for 2019 Election CycleTen DFER champions win races outright in House & Senate NEW ORLEANS, LA – Following the end of the candidate-qualifying period for the upcoming election cycle, ten Democrats for Education Reform (DFER)-supported candidates seeking re-election or a seat in a different chamber in the Louisiana Legislature won

JOINT RELEASE: Education Coalition Applauds Record Results from the Class of 2018

Education Coalition Applauds Record Results from the Class of 2018 Graduation rates, credential rates, TOPS eligibility at record highs NEW ORLEANS, LA– A coalition of education advocates, including Democrats for Education Reform Louisiana, New Schools for New Orleans, the Louisiana Association of Public Charter Schools, the Urban League of Louisiana, and the Alliance for Diversity