DFER NY Statement on Mayoral Control

In light of recent discussions around New York City Mayor Eric Adams’s bid for mayoral control, Jacquelyn Martell, State Director of Democrats for Education Reform New York, issued the following statement in support of administering mayoral control to Mayor Adams: “Research shows that under mayoral control, New York has made real progress toward raising achievement

DFER NY Joins Sen. Gounardes & Assemblywoman Walker to Ban College Admissions that Favor the Wealthy

DFER NY Joins Sen. Gounardes & Assembly Member Walker to Ban College Admissions that Favor Wealthy Students New legislation to prohibit legacy, early admissions policies in higher education NEW YORK, N.Y. (March 9, 2022)—Democrats for Education Reform New York (DFER NY) Director Jacquelyn Martell joined New York State Senator Andrew Gounardes and Assemblywoman Latrice Walker

Jacquelyn Martell to Lead DFER NY as State Director

NEW YORK, N.Y. (Feb. 1, 2022)—Democrats for Education Reform (DFER) announced today that Jacquelyn Martell has been named the next director for DFER New York and its affiliate Education Reform Now New York. In her new role, Martell will lead the chapter’s mission to develop a student-centered policy agenda rooted in educational equity and excellence.

DFER NY Congratulates Eric Adams on Mayoral Victory

NEW YORK, N.Y. (Nov. 2, 2021)—Democrats for Education Reform New York (DFER NY) released the following statement congratulating Eric Adams on winning the 2021 New York City Mayoral Election. Adams will be the second Black mayor in the history of the nation’s largest city and will run the largest school district in the country. “We

Democrats for Education Reform New York Congratulates Eric Adams on his Primary Victory in the Race for NYC’s Next Mayor  

Democrats for Education Reform New York Congratulates Eric Adams on his Primary Victory in the Race for NYC’s Next Mayor   New York, N.Y. (July 7, 2021) — Democrats for Education Reform-New York (DFER-NY) is excited to congratulate Eric Adams on his victory in the New York City Democratic Mayoral Primary. We, along with our coalition

ERNA NY Poll Shows Voters Want the Next Mayor to Focus on Persistent Opportunity Gaps in NYC Schools 

ERNA NY Poll Shows Voters Want the Next Mayor to Focus on Persistent Opportunity Gaps in NYC Schools New York voters want assessment of learning loss, investments in innovative programs, & overwhelmingly support a return to in-person learning this fall NEW YORK, N.Y. (June 16, 2021)—Education Reform Now Advocacy New York (ERNA NY), a partner

Duran & Miranda: Trauma of Trump Era on Immigrant Students Must Be Addressed to Ensure Future Success

By Crisanta Duran, NY State Director for DFER and former Colorado Speaker of the House, and Frankie Miranda, Hispanic Federation President and CEO. President Biden has promised a more humane approach to immigration, and Congress is taking up comprehensive immigration reform for the first time in more than a decade. At the beginning of what

New York Voters Need to be Educated on Ranked Choice Voting to Ensure Their Ballot Counts This Election

By Katherine Otilia Zapata, National Research Manager The 2021 NYC primary elections are rapidly approaching—and as an increasing number of individuals file for candidacy each day, it is on track to be the largest municipal race that not only this city, but this country has seen. But there is another factor that makes this election

ERNA NY Poll Shows Andrew Yang Leading in NYC Mayoral Race

ERNA NY Poll Shows Andrew Yang Leading in NYC Mayoral Race COVID-19 Response & Relief a Top Priority for New Yorkers NEW YORK, N.Y. (Dec. 21, 2020)—Education Reform Now Advocacy New York (ERNA NY), a partner organization of Democrats for Education Reform New York (DFER NY), released a poll today revealing that Andrew Yang and

The Implications of Voter Suppression in New York City During a Pandemic

By Katherine Otilia Zapata Let’s be frank, New York City has absolutely faced a multitude of adversities throughout the coronavirus pandemic; but its recent string of voting-related issues cannot simply be wiped away using COVID-19 as an excuse. Because when we analyze the complications—such as the tardiness of late absentee ballot deliveries due to mismanagement