The Education Exchange: Democrats Have an Opportunity to Advance School Reform

With 12 new governors elected last week, can Dems reclaim the education party mantle?

Photo of Jorge ElorzaJorge Elorza, the CEO of Democrats for Education Reform and the former Mayor of Providence, Rhode Island, joins Paul E. Peterson to discuss the recent results in the 2026 U.S. midterm elections, and its possible ramifications on education.

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