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Advocates Unveil Groundbreaking Petition and Call On Chicago Teachers Union to Support School Board Compensation
Monday, April 1, 2024
Chicago
As momentum for school board compensation in Chicago accelerates, a large coalition of community organizations, educators, and Chicagoans demand public support from...
Educators for Excellence-Chicago Applauds Illinois Lawmakers for Historic School Board Legislation
Thursday, March 7, 2024
Chicago
Advocates say equitable school board maps and the inclusion of a Black Student Achievement Advisory Committee are massive wins for Chicago’s school...
Illinois Lawmakers Propose Bill That Excludes Half of Chicago Voters from 2024 School Board Election
Tuesday, November 7, 2023
Chicago
As several states head to the polls for election day, Illinois lawmakers propose a bill that restricts voting access in...
Advocates Praise Illinois Lawmakers for Commitment to Transform Chicago’s School Board
Tuesday, October 24, 2023
Chicago
Educators and parents say legislation to compensate board members will make Chicago’s school board more equitable, accessible and...
Educators for Excellence-Chicago Names Courtney Hrejsa Executive Director
Tuesday, December 13, 2022
Chicago
“Courtney Hrejsa joins E4E-Chicago with deep expertise and demonstrated success in working with teachers across schools, nonprofit, and philanthropy to enact meaningful changes for students,”...
NAEP Scores Confirm Pandemic Learning Loss, Need for Teacher-Led Change in Chicago
Monday, October 24, 2022
Chicago
October 24 (Chicago) - Today, the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) released the first comprehensive look at student learning in districts and states across the country since...
NEW CHICAGO TEACHER SURVEY REVEALS LESSONS ON TEACHER SENTIMENT AND RETENTION
Wednesday, May 18, 2022
Chicago
Chicago, IL – Despite mounting national concerns about teachers leaving the...
Educators for Excellence-Chicago Reacts to Pedro Martinez’s Appointment as CEO of Chicago Public Schools
Wednesday, September 15, 2021
Chicago
September 15 (Chicago) - Educators for Excellence-Chicago (E4E-Chicago), a teacher-led organization, congratulated former San Antonio Superintendent, Pedro Martinez, on becoming...
Educators for Excellence Congratulates Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona on Confirmation
Monday, March 1, 2021
National, Boston, Chicago, Connecticut, Los Angeles, Minnesota, New York
Washington D.C. — Evan Stone, Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Educators for Excellence, a teacher-led organization that seeks to elevate the voices of teachers in education policy,...
Educators for Excellence-Chicago Reacts to Reopening Agreement Between Chicago Public Schools and Chicago Teachers Union
Wednesday, February 10, 2021
Chicago
February 10 (Chicago) — Educators for Excellence-Chicago (E4E-Chicago), a teacher-led organization, today celebrated the school reopening agreement between Chicago Public...
Educators for Excellence-Chicago Responds to the Passing of Former Chicago Teachers Union President Karen Lewis
Monday, February 8, 2021
Chicago
February 8 (Chicago)— Educators for Excellence-Chicago (E4E-Chicago), a teacher-led organization, responded today to the untimely passing of former Chicago Teachers Union (CTU)...
On the Eve of Dr. Cardona's Confirmation Hearing, Survey of America’s Teachers Highlights Roadmap for Recovery and Transformation
Tuesday, February 2, 2021
National, Boston, Chicago, Connecticut, Los Angeles, Minnesota, New York
Feb. 2 (New York) — Educators for Excellence (E4E), a teacher-led organization, today released results from the 2021 edition of Voices from the Classroom, the most...
E4E Congratulates President Biden and Shares Priorities for the New Administration
Wednesday, January 20, 2021
National, Boston, Chicago, Connecticut, Los Angeles, Minnesota, New York
Educators for Excellence, a teacher-led organization, would like to congratulate Joe Biden on his inauguration as the 46th president of the United States. We would also like to recognize Kamala...
Educators for Excellence-Chicago Reacts to Chicago Public School’s Board of Education Vote on Police in Schools
Wednesday, August 26, 2020
Chicago
August 26 (Chicago) — Educators for Excellence-Chicago (E4E-Chicago), a teacher-led organization, reacted to today’s vote by the Chicago Board of Education to amend the...
Survey of America’s Educators on Teaching During and After the COVID-19 Outbreak
Thursday, May 28, 2020
National, Boston, Chicago, Connecticut, Los Angeles, Minnesota, New York
May 28 (New York) — Educators for Excellence (E4E), a teacher-led organization, released results today from Voices from the...
Survey of America’s Teachers Outlines Policy Priorities as Election Season Begins
Wednesday, January 22, 2020
National, Boston, Chicago, Connecticut, Los Angeles, Minnesota, New York
Jan. 22 (New York) — Educators for Excellence (E4E), a teacher-led organization, released results today from the
Survey of America’s Teachers Outlines Policy Priorities for Nation and Chicago
Wednesday, January 22, 2020
Chicago
Jan. 22 (Chicago) — Educators for Excellence (E4E), a teacher-led organization, released results today from the
Educators for Excellence-Chicago Reacts to CTU-District Tentative Contract Agreement
Thursday, October 31, 2019
Chicago
October 31 (Chicago) - Educators for Excellence-Chicago (E4E-Chicago), a teacher-led organization, reacted to the tentative contract agreement between the Chicago Teachers Union...
Reimagine, Represent Roundtable: Educators for Excellence Calls for Diversity in the Teaching Force
Thursday, October 24, 2019
National, Boston, Chicago, Connecticut, Los Angeles, Minnesota, New York
October 24 (Washington, D.C.) – Educators for Excellence (E4E), a teacher-led organization, today hosted a conversation with teachers, students and education experts to...
Members of E4E-Chicago React to Strike
Wednesday, October 16, 2019
Chicago
October 16 (Chicago) – As more than 30,000 teachers and school support staff begin their strike tomorrow, their reasons vary. Members of Educators for Excellence-Chicago...
Educators for Excellence-Chicago Reacts to CTU Strike Vote Authorization Results
Friday, September 27, 2019
Chicago
September 27 (Chicago) - Educators for Excellence-Chicago (E4E-Chicago), a teacher-led organization, expressed their support for teachers’ decision to...
Teachers and Education Leaders Unite on Shared Call to Action to Strengthen Teacher Diversity
Thursday, September 12, 2019
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September 12 (New York) —
Educators for Excellence Condemns Abuse of Migrant Children
Friday, June 28, 2019
National, Boston, Chicago, Connecticut, Los Angeles, Minnesota, New York
June 28 (New York) — Educators for Excellence (E4E), a teacher-led organization, expressed their dismay about how separating migrant families, threatening unprecedented ICE...
Educators for Excellence-Chicago Reacts to CTU Election
Saturday, May 18, 2019
Chicago
May 18 (Chicago) - Educators for Excellence-Chicago (E4E-Chicago), a teacher-led organization, congratulates Jesse Sharkey on his election as Chicago Teachers Union (CTU)...
Educators for Excellence Reacts to State of Union Address
Wednesday, February 6, 2019
National, Boston, Chicago, Connecticut, Los Angeles, Minnesota, New York
Feb. 6 (New York City) — Educators for Excellence (E4E), a teacher-led organization, expressed their disappointment that the education issues teachers care about most were...