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A four-part series exploring how innovation, equity, and abundance can remake K–12 education for the 21st century. We’re living through a moment of deep disruption—and extraordinary possibility. For many, this is a time of profound unease. The ground beneath us is shifting; politically, economically, technologically, even culturally. Institutions we once relied on feel brittle. Trust is […] The post Education Rebuilt: A Vision for What Comes Next appeared first on Democrats for Educa...| Democrats for Education Reform
Part two of EdNext’s five-part series on the new federal scholarship tax credit Anyone who works in advocacy knows that passing legislation is only the beginning of reform. The second step—rulemaking—is where laws are translated into practice and where the intent of a bill is either realized or restricted, depending on how agencies define the […] The post Passing the Law Was Just the Beginning appeared first on Democrats for Education Reform.| Democrats for Education Reform
Findings highlight opportunity for Democratic governors to deliver resources directly to families Washington, DC — Democrats for Education Reform (DFER) today released findings from a new national poll showing broad public support for the Educational Choice for Children Act (ECCA). The polling underscores growing pressure on Democratic governors to decide whether their states will participate […] The post New National Polling Shows an Overwhelming Majority of Voters Support Educational Ch...| Democrats for Education Reform
The Abundance movement has helped shift the focus of public policy from ideology to outcomes. It has exposed how our institutions, across sectors, are often structured in ways that prevent them from delivering the very goods and services they were created to provide. Housing is the clearest example. Despite broad consensus that we need more […] The post Education Belongs at the Center of the Abundance Agenda appeared first on Democrats for Education Reform.| Democrats for Education Reform
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All Democratic state legislators earn a passing grade NEW ORLEANS, LA – Following the adjournment of the 2025 Regular Session of the Louisiana Legislature, Democrats for Education Reform Louisiana (DFER LA) released its Legislative Scorecard, grading Democratic legislators against a slate of bills the organization supported or opposed. DFER LA analyzed how legislators voted on a […] The post Democrats for Education Reform Louisiana Releases Legislative Scorecard appeared first on Democra...| Democrats for Education Reform
For too long, the political Left has allowed the debate over school choice to be defined, and dominated, by conservatives. In doing so, we’ve not only neglected one of the most dynamic levers for equity and innovation in American education; we’ve also alienated the very families we claim to represent. It’s time to change that. […] The post It’s Time For The Left To Come to the School Choice Table appeared first on Democrats for Education Reform.| Democrats for Education Reform
For decades, Democrats have led on education—but today, that leadership is slipping. In this new piece, DFER CEO Jorge Elorza outlines a bold new path forward rooted in innovation, accountability, and choice: the Abundance Agenda. Originally published by the Thomas B. Fordham Institute After years of declining voter trust on education, the Democratic party is […] The post Democrats Should Lead on Education with an Abundance Agenda appeared first on Democrats for Education Reform.| Democrats for Education Reform
This vision can help transform education systems, deliver results for families, and help Democrats reclaim their edge on education (NEW YORK, NY, May 15, 2025) — Democrats for Education Reform (DFER) released a bold new vision, “A Democratic Framework for An Abundance Education Agenda,” to help deliver better outcomes for students and provide a path […] The post DFER Unveils New Vision to Reclaim Democratic Leadership on Education: “A Democratic Framework for An Abundance Education...| Democrats for Education Reform
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMay 22, 2025 Contact: Lynn SextonLynn@dfer.org Supreme Court Preserves Public Status of Charter Schools in Split Ruling DFER… The post PRESS RELEASE: DFER Welcomes Outcome in St. Isidore v. Drummond, Avoiding Nationwide Disruption to Charter Laws and Student Access appeared first on Democrats for Education Reform.| Democrats for Education Reform
