Former Providence mayor to lead Democratic education group

Elorza named CEO of Democrats for Education Reform

Providence's former mayor has revealed where he's headed next after leaving office.

DFER Names Former Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza as CEO

Former Providence mayor to lead Democratic education group

Former Providence, R.I., Mayor Jorge Elorza was appointed to lead Democrats for Education Reform (DFER) Monday, launching the rising Democratic star into a key culture war post ahead of the 2024 election. As head of DFER, a political advocacy organization with an affiliated think tank, Elorza will push the left’s education policy initiatives, while also…

DFER Names Former Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza as CEO

/PRNewswire/ -- Democrats for Education Reform (DFER) announced today that former Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza has been appointed Chief Executive Officer...

Former Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza New Head of Democrats for Education Reform

Former Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza, the son of Guatemalan immigrants, has been named chief executive officer of Democrats for Education Reform and its affiliate think tank, Education Reform Now. He takes over the leadership role from Shavar Jeffries, who oversaw the organization for eight years before stepping down in January to become KIPP Foundation’s CEO. DFER promotes education reform-minded Democratic leaders who push for innovation and a…

Former Providence mayor named CEO of Democrats for Education Reform

PROVIDENCE – The city’s former mayor has landed a new job.  Jorge O. Elorza, who served eight years as Providence mayor, has been appointed the CEO of Democrats for Education Reform, a national political advocacy organization, and its affiliate nonpartisan think-tank Education Reform Now.  During Elorza’s two terms as mayor, the state took over control […]