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

DFER Statement on the Conviction of Derek Chauvin

NEW YORK, N.Y. (April 20, 2021)—Democrats for Education Reform National President Shavar Jeffries released the following statement today in response to the conviction of Derek Chauvin of second degree murder for the killing of George Floyd. “The jury reached the right verdict, and we hope the judge sentences Chauvin to a significant term that sends

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

DFER LA Appoints New State Director

 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                             Contact: Victoria Fosdal March 16, 2021                                                                               victoria@dfer.org   DFER LA Appoints New State Director Terrence Lockett to Lead Advocacy for

DFER DC Statement on the DC Auditor Education Data Audit

DFER DC Statement on the DC Auditor Education Data Audit WASHINGTON, D.C. (March 10, 2021)—Democrats for Education Reform DC Interim Director Jessica Giles released the following statement in response to today’s release of the Office of the DC Auditor’s findings: “The Office of the DC Auditor (DC Auditor) released an inflammatory report that implies our

DFER Statement on The Latest COVID-19 Relief Funding

DFER Statement on The Latest COVID-19 Relief Funding NEW YORK, N.Y. (March 10, 2021) — Democrats for Education Reform National President Shavar Jeffries released the following statement in response to today’s passage of The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021: “The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 will truly be a lifeline for our students, educators,

DFER Releases Statement on Biden, Harris Inauguration

NEW YORK, N.Y. (Jan. 20)—Democrats for Education Reform (DFER) National President Shavar Jeffries released the following statement today in celebration of the inauguration of President Biden and Vice President Harris. “Today is a hopeful day for our country as we swear in Joseph Robinette Biden Jr. and Kamala Devi Harris as the 46th President and Vice

Leaders of Color Statement on Biden Nominations to the DNC

NEW YORK, N.Y. (Jan. 15, 2021)—Leaders of Color National Director Mike Bland released the following statement today on President-elect Biden’s nomination of Jamie Harrison to lead the Democratic National Committee (DNC) and of Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms to be the DNC’s vice chair of civic engagement and voter protection. “We congratulate Jamie Harrison on his

DFER Releases Statement on Yesterday’s Events at U.S. Capitol

DFER Releases Statement on Yesterday’s Events at U.S. Capitol NEW YORK, N.Y. (Jan. 7, 2021)—Democrats for Education Reform (DFER) National President Shavar Jeffries released the following statement in response to yesterday’s insurrection at the U.S. Capitol. “For the first time since 1814, the U.S. Capitol was violently breached yesterday—this time by domestic terrorists attempting to

DFER Releases Statement on President-elect Biden’s Nomination of Dr. Miguel Cardona as Education Secretary

DFER Releases Statement on President-elect Biden’s Nomination of Dr. Miguel Cardona as Education Secretary WASHINGTON, D.C. (Dec. 22, 2020)— Democrats for Education Reform National President Shavar Jeffries released the following statement today in response to the nomination of Connecticut Commissioner of Education Dr. Miguel Cardona as the next U.S. Secretary of Education. “DFER congratulates Commissioner