Shame on the University of Richmond

By: Katlyn Riggins The University of Richmond seems more concerned with creating an inclusive history than an inclusive present. Last week, the University of Richmond was in the news over two campus buildings named for a slave owner and long-time segregationist. Instead of removing the names, as James Madison University recently did, Richmond added the

Murphy: Half in favor of college rankings

By James Murphy Murphy is a Senior Policy Analyst with Education Reform Now, a non-partisan, non-profit think tank. Alert the marketing department! Email the alumni! The 2020 U.S. News and World Report Best College ranking list is out. Let the criticism begin! The annual ranking, intended to be a tool for students and families, has

ERN DC: Mission, Vision & Values

Our Vision  A public education system in Washington, D.C., that justly and equitably serves all students.  Our Mission To create a public education system in Washington, D.C., that justly and equitably serves all students. Our Values Student-centered. We are committed to prioritizing the success and well-being of students above all else.  We are committed to

Statement from Education Reform Now-DC on the FY21 Budget

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Education Reform Now-DC Contact: Ramin Taheri, State Director Ramin@edreformnow.org WASHINGTON, D.C.— Education Reform Now-DC (ERN-DC) State Director Ramin Taheri released the following statement in response to ERN-DC’s budget priorities included in the District of Columbia’s fiscal year 2021 budget following today’s final approval by the DC Council: “Today, the DC Council passed

Blame Wisconsin’s Scott Walker . . . and Everyone Before Him

By: Katlyn Riggins Reactions are coming in to our recently released report detailing key failings of Wisconsin’s main higher education institutions. Reminder: We found the University of Wisconsin-Madison (UW-Madison) to be one of the least accessible public universities in the country. (Congratulations University of Virginia, you’re finally out of the bottom spot.) Turns out that UW-Madison

En este Mes de la Herencia Hispana, debemos seguir apoyando a nuestros estudiantes

Este año, el Mes de Herencia Hispana viene a un tiempo tenso en los Estados Unidos y es un momento esencial para la comunidad Hispana. Solo en el último año, hemos visto arrestos de inmigración (ICE) subir 43 porciento, el perdón presidencial de sheriff Arpaio que manejaba una cárcel cruel e inhumana en el desierto

DFER National President Shavar Jeffries Statement on Reports of the Trump Administration’s Effort to Roll Back Affirmative Action in Higher Education

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DFER National President Shavar Jeffries Statement on Reports of the Trump Administration’s Effort to Roll Back Affirmative Action in Higher Education Washington, DC – Democrats for Education Reform (DFER) National President Shavar Jeffries today released the following statement in response to the Trump administration’s comments on affirmative action in higher education: “Hopefully,

DFER National President Shavar Jeffries Statement on President Trump’s Proposed FY 2018 Federal Budget

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DFER National President Shavar Jeffries Statement on President Trump’s Proposed FY 2018 Federal Budget Washington, DC –Democrats for Education Reform (DFER) National President Shavar Jeffries today released the following statement in response to President Trump’s proposed FY 2018 federal budget: “The budget announced today by the Trump administration is an assault on public education.

DFER D.C. Director Catharine Bellinger's Testimony to Support Proposed ESSA Implementation Plan

2/15/2017 TESTIMONY FROM CATHARINE BELLINGER D.C. DIRECTOR DEMOCRATS FOR EDUCATION REFORM Good evening members of the State Board of Education. My name is Catharine Bellinger and I am testifying on behalf of Democrats for Education Reform (DFER), a national policy and advocacy organization that advocates for high-quality public schools for all children. I serve as

Senate Confirmation Hearing Questions for Betsy DeVos

From DFER National President Shavar Jeffries: On Tuesday, the U.S. Senate HELP Committee will convene the confirmation hearing for Donald Trump’s nominee for Secretary of Education, conservative activist Betsy DeVos.  From what we know about the education agenda of President-elect Trump and Mrs. DeVos, we are deeply troubled. There is simply too much at stake