The Democratic Party has long been known as “the education party,” but its reputation has taken a hit of late. At the same time, recent polls show that Republicans are gaining trust on education issues, especially after the COVID school closures sparked battles over parental rights, curriculum, school choice, and ties to the teachers’ unions.
But now, some prominent Democrats have stepped up. Arne Duncan, who served as the U.S. Secretary of Education under President Obama, recently joined Democrats for Education Reform (DFER), a national policy advocacy group, as a senior fellow to advise on the party’s education strategy. His work with the group aims to strengthen the party’s stance on education in this year’s gubernatorial races.
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