Contact:
Devin Boyle | 202.445.0416 | Devin@dfer.org
Liam Kerr | 617.684.5426 | Liam@dfer.org
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Democrats for Education Reform Endorses Former Teacher and Education Champion in Boston Mayoral Race
John Connolly Tapped for His Commitment to Boston’s Kids
Boston, MA, July 12th, 2013 – Democrats for Education Reform Massachusetts (DFER-MA) endorsed former teacher, City Council Education Chair and Boston Public Schools parent John Connolly for mayor, organization officials announced today.
“John Connolly started his career as a teacher and has remained a constant champion for all of Boston’s children,” said Liam Kerr, DFER-MA State Director. “Few leaders have risked more or pushed harder to keep kids at the center of public education, and Connolly has not wavered from that focus as a mayoral candidate.”
John Connolly was the only candidate backed by DFER in Massachusetts prior to the launch of the state chapter in 2012. He was celebrated as a DFER Reformer of the Month in 2011 for exhibiting a singular emphasis on children and exceptional courage to hold firm against political pressure. Among other stances to benefit students, his was the lone vote against a new teachers’ contract that left Boston Public Schools with one of the shortest days in the country.
“DFER is proud to support a candidate with Connolly’s rare combination of expertise and courage, which are necessary to lead significant change in public education,” said DFER Executive Director Joe Williams. “It’s clear that Connolly is just the candidate to fight hard to provide more opportunity for Boston’s families.”
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