Whtiney Tilson says that DFER has hired CA State Senator (D-East LA and Senate education committee chair) Gloria Romero to lead the expansion of DFER to California. "Launched in 2007, DFER has active chapters in New York, New Jersey, Rhode Island, Michigan, Ohio, Wisconsin, Missouri, and Colorado, with others on the way. The organization pushes to make Democratic politicians more active participants in efforts to dramatically improve public schools for students." Add the states where Stand For Children has established outpots and you've got quite a handful of states with pro-charter PACs. How they did in 2010 and how they'll fare in 2012 I have no idea. Presser attached.
Nov 01, 2010 11:00 ET
Democrats for Education Reform Taps State Senator Gloria Romero to Lead 2011 California Expansion
SACRAMENTO, CA–(Marketwire – November 1, 2010) – California State Senator Gloria Romero (D — East Los Angeles), Chair of the Senate Education Committee, has been selected to lead the expansion of Democrats for Education Reform to California, the national organization announced today.
“With a bold vision and a fearless approach, Senator Romero has been leading the way on critical education
