DFER NY Statement on Mayoral Control
May 19, 2022In 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 DC Endorses Eric Goulet
May 12, 2022Contact: Joshua Hodge, jhodge@dfer.org WASHINGTON, D.C. (May 12, 2022) – Today, Democrats for Education Reform DC (DFER DC) announced its endorsement of Eric Goulet. He is running for the Ward 3 seat of the D.C. Council in the Democratic Primary on June 21. “Eric Goulet is a parent of two children and a champion for public education.
DFER DC Announces A Key Endorsement for the June Primary
May 5, 2022FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Joshua Hodge jhodge@dfer.org WASHINGTON, D.C. (May 5, 2022) – Today, Democrats for Education Reform DC (DFER DC) announced its endorsement of Mayor Muriel Bowser, who is running for reelection in the June 21 Democratic Primary. “Muriel Bowser delivered on her promise to be the education mayor,” said DFER DC State Director Jessica
DFER D.C. Announces A Key Endorsement for the June Primary
April 12, 2022WASHINGTON, D.C. (April 12, 2022) – Today, Democrats for Education Reform D.C. (DFER D.C.) announced its endorsement of Chairman Phil Mendelson, who is running for reelection in the June 21 Democratic Primary. “DFER D.C. is proud to fight for all students, particularly students of color and students from low-income backgrounds, in traditional public schools and
DFER Announces New State Director for Massachusetts
April 4, 2022Democrats for Education Reform Announces New State Director for Massachusetts Mary Tamer Tapped for Her Commitment to Educational Equity APRIL 4, 2022 – Democrats for Education Reform announced today that Mary Tamer has been named the next State Director for DFER Massachusetts and its affiliate Education Reform Now Massachusetts. Tamer is a longtime education advocate
DFER NY Joins Sen. Gounardes & Assemblywoman Walker to Ban College Admissions that Favor the Wealthy
March 9, 2022DFER 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
February 1, 2022NEW 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.
POLL CONFIRMS EDUCATION MOTIVATING ISSUE FOR VA VOTERS IN 2021 ELECTION; LIKELY TO BE MAJOR FACTOR IN MIDTERMS
November 22, 2021POLL CONFIRMS EDUCATION MOTIVATING ISSUE FOR VA VOTERS IN 2021 ELECTION; LIKELY TO BE MAJOR FACTOR IN MIDTERMS Warning For Democrats: Voters Want Leadership on Education Issues; Will Follow Whoever Steps Up With Right Message NEW YORK, N.Y. (Nov. 22, 2021)—A new poll, jointly released today by Democrats for Education Reform (DFER) and Murmuration found
DFER DC Testimony: COVID Immunization of School Students and Early Childhood Workers
November 10, 2021Kyle Myers Community Organizer Democrats for Education Reform DC Committee of the Whole’s Public Hearing: B24-423, DC Coronavirus Immunization of School Students and Early Childhood Workers Amendment Act of 2021 Good morning. My name is Kyle Myers. I am a Ward 5 resident and a fifth-generation Washingtonian. I am also a community organizer for
DFER DC Testimony on the School Police Incident Oversight and Accountability Amendment Act of 2021 + More
November 9, 2021Judiciary and Public Safety Committee Hearing on: B24-0254, the School Police Incident Oversight and Accountability Amendment Act of 2021; B24-0306, the Youth Rights Amendment Act of 2021; and B24-0356, the Strengthening Oversight and Accountability of Police Amendment Act of 2021 Nikki D’Angelo Community Organizer Democrats for Education Reform DC Good morning Councilmember Allen and members
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