Here's a WSJ article about Obama's speech the quotes DFER's Joe Williams:

Joe Williams, executive director of Democrats for Education Reform, a lobbying group that fights for charter schools and increased teacher accountability, said he was pleased that the president stood his ground against critics.

"The president made clear he's going to continue to go forward and he's not going to back down," Mr. Williams said. "That was important for him to relay that message."

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