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Jorge Elorza

@jorge_elorza

Son of immigrants, PVD native, cyclist, runner, lawyer, professor, judge, 38th Mayor of PVD, married to the amazing Stephanie Gonzalez and proud dad of Omar.

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.Education Reform Now's James S Murphy just released a new report with updated Social Mobility Elevator college rankings. How well does your alma mater increase social mobility for students from low-income households & students of color? Find out here: edreformnow.org/social-mobilit…

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NEW #EdChatsPodcast: TN Senate Minority Leader Senator Raumesh Akbari talks opportunity gaps in TN kids, college readiness, anti-LGBTQ+ legislation from the Republican supermajority & threats to democracy. Apple: bit.ly/42fXkRV Spotify: bit.ly/3MKHSYg

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Social Mobility Elevator college rankings from Education Reform Now are now published! Listen to #EdChatsPodcast ep featuring ERN Deputy Director of Higher Ed James S Murphy, TICAS's @mcanthonyjr & Michael Preston.🎙️⬇️ Spotify: bit.ly/3OB6aXl Apple: bit.ly/3BOd0B8

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Today’s decision by the Oklahoma Virtual Charter School Board to approve a sectarian charter school is disappointing, but we cannot let this anomaly  detract from the vital role that public charter schools play for millions of students within our nation’s public school system.

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Couldn't agree more. As Democrats, we should be aligning ourselves with an issue that promotes our core values, that we know works for kids––particularly Black & Latino kids, and that resonates deeply with Democratic voters.

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I was pleased to join ERN LA last week to discuss the future of education in the 21st century and how we empower students and families to make the best decisions.

I was pleased to join ERN LA last week to discuss the future of education in the 21st century and how we empower students and families to make the best decisions.
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Today’s decision by the #SupremeCourt threatens decades of progress toward greater equity and racial diversity on college campuses across our nation. Reversing race conscious admissions policies will only allow structural prejudices to go unchecked. edreformnow.org/2023/06/29/ern…

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A poll released today by Education Reform Now shows wide consensus among Republican, Dems, and Independent voters on the value of diversity in higher ed when it came to preparing students for future career advancement and protecting the future of our democracy. edreformnow.org/2023/07/05/pol…

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A new #EdTrends poll of voters in four battleground states shows Democrats ceded trust on education to Republicans as voters note concerns over lingering pandemic learning loss. The crisis in education has mounted into one voters simply cannot ignore. dfer.org/2023/07/28/new…

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DFER CEO Jorge Elorza on the implications of the breaking DFER #EdTrends poll showing Dems lost their double-digital lead on trust in #education, now trailing Republicans by -3 percentage points. #PublicSchoolChoice Read more >> bit.ly/45334QJ

DFER CEO <a href="/Jorge_Elorza/">Jorge Elorza</a> on the implications of the breaking DFER #EdTrends poll showing Dems lost their double-digital lead on trust in #education, now trailing Republicans by -3 percentage points. #PublicSchoolChoice

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“Recent polling shows 73% of Democratic voters have a favorable opinion of public charter schools & this strong level of support holds true across various demographics: Blacks, Latinos and parents.”Jorge Elorza⁩ ⁦DFER⁩ ⁦USA TODAY⁩ usatoday.com/story/opinion/…

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"As a party that prides itself on supporting solutions backed by evidence, many Democrats have missed the mark on public school choice, and it’s costing future generations dearly," writes Jorge Elorza, CEO of DFER and former mayor of Providence, RI. usatoday.com/story/opinion/…

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READ our national CEO @jorge_elorza’s call to action: “The debate between school choice and no school choice has been settled: School choice won. As Democrats, we must acknowledge the basic reality that school choice resonates with voters.” usatoday.com/story/opinion/… DFER

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"As a party that prides itself on supporting solutions backed by evidence, many Democrats have missed the mark on public school choice & it’s costing future generations dearly." DFER CEO Jorge Elorza on the need for #PublicSchoolChoice. USA TODAY Opinion usatoday.com/story/opinion/…

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Great meeting this week with Director of The White House Office of Public Engagement Steve Benjamin discussing the need for Democrats to embrace #PublicSchoolChoice options and give parents the educational opportunities they deserve!

Great meeting this week with Director of <a href="/WhiteHouse/">The White House</a> Office of Public Engagement <a href="/SteveBenjaminSC/">Steve Benjamin</a> discussing the need for Democrats to embrace #PublicSchoolChoice options and give parents the educational opportunities they deserve!
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To meet the urgent need of students leaders must: 1️⃣Set goals aligned to ed recovery 2️⃣Ensure that educators use evidence-based strategies 3️⃣Rethink how time/staff are used 4️⃣Evaluate emerging innovations 5️⃣Create pathways between hs, college & career buildingbridgesineducation.org

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This is a moment to advocate for widespread adoption of what has already proven effective, to stop doing things that do not work, and to test ideas that have the potential to move public education into a new era. Read our full list of recommendations >> buildingbridgesineducation.org

This is a moment to advocate for widespread adoption of what has already proven effective, to stop doing things that do not work, and to test ideas that have the potential to move public education into a new era.

Read our full list of recommendations &gt;&gt; buildingbridgesineducation.org
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The polls are clear: voters want choice. Republicans are pushing for private options, but we embrace #PublicSchoolChoice to empower ALL families to access high-quality schools. Read the first installment of Education Reform Now new public choice series. edreformnow.org/publicschoolch…

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The Democratic party is at a crossroads. Jorge Elorza, CEO of DFER, believes an abundance mindset is the correct path forward. He outlines a reformed education system based on innovation, accountability, and choice. fordhaminstitute.org/national/comme…