Press Releases

Read our positions, announcements, and highlights of the work that E4E educators are doing nationwide.
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Educators for Excellence Names Marielys Divanne Executive Director of New York City Chapter
Monday, May 1, 2023
New York
Educators for Excellence-New York announced today that Marielys Divanne will begin duties, effective immediately, as the chapter’s executive director.
Majority of Teachers Don’t Recommend the Profession as Schools Don’t Meet Needs of Underserved Students
Wednesday, April 26, 2023
National
Educators for Excellence Releases 6th Annual “Voices from the Classroom” Teacher Survey Report Highlighting the Many Unmet Needs of Teachers and Students and a...
Educators for Excellence-Los Angeles Applauds Tentative Agreement Between SEIU Local 99 and LAUSD
Friday, March 24, 2023
Los Angeles
Educators for Excellence–Los Angeles (E4E-LA), a teacher-led organization, celebrated this afternoon’s announcement that the Service Employees International...
Majority of States Have Teacher Layoff Policies that Prioritize Seniority Over Effectiveness, Negatively Impacting Teachers of Color
Tuesday, February 28, 2023
National
Educators for Excellence and TNTP Release New Report “So All Students Thrive: Rethinking Layoff Policy To Protect Teacher Diversity” That Examines Impact of...
Educators Demand Legislative Action to Address Declining Academic Achievement and Increasing Racial Opportunity Gaps
Monday, January 30, 2023
Minnesota
As students continue to fall behind in a post-pandemic world, educators urge the Minnesota Legislature to make sweeping changes in the state’s education system.
Educators for Excellence Applauds New York City’s Announced Changes to Fair Student Funding
Monday, January 23, 2023
New York
Education advocates say incorporation of recommendations from the Fair Student Funding Working Group is a positive step toward school equity
New York City Educators Applaud David Banks’ Commitment to Reforming Inconsistent School Curricula Selection Process
Thursday, January 19, 2023
New York
Educators, school advocates, and non-profit leaders gathered at CUNY Graduate Center on Wednesday night to meet with the Chancellor of the New York City...
CHANCELLOR DAVID BANKS TO DISCUSS SCHOOL CURRICULA, IN RESPONSE TO GROWING CONCERNS FROM EDUCATORS
Wednesday, January 18, 2023
New York
Hundreds of educators, school advocates, and non-profit leaders will join Chancellor David Banks for a conversation, and address lingering curricula issues in...
Educators for Excellence-Chicago Names Courtney Hrejsa Executive Director
Tuesday, December 13, 2022
Chicago
Respected civic leader and former Chicago Public Schools administrator to lead the chapter toward student-centered education policy change.
NAEP Scores Confirm Pandemic Learning Loss, Need for Teacher-Led Change
Monday, October 24, 2022
National
With nearly two decades of progress lost, scores highlight need for teacher voice in solving challenges exacerbated by pandemic.
NAEP Scores Confirm Pandemic Learning Loss, Need for Teacher-Led Change in LA
Monday, October 24, 2022
Los Angeles
Scores highlight the need for teacher voice in solving challenges exacerbated by pandemic
NAEP Scores Confirm Pandemic Learning Loss and Need for High-Quality, Culturally Relevant Curricula
Monday, October 24, 2022
New York
Scores highlight the need to listen to educators by providing high-quality and culturally relevant resources, to address pandemic learning loss
NAEP Scores Confirm Pandemic Learning Loss, Need for Teacher-Led Change in Minnesota
Monday, October 24, 2022
Minnesota
Scores highlight the need for teacher voice in solving challenges exacerbated by pandemic
NAEP Scores Confirm Pandemic Learning Loss, Need for Teacher-Led Change in Connecticut
Monday, October 24, 2022
Connecticut
Connecticut - Bridgeport
Connecticut - Hartford
Connecticut - New Haven
Scores highlight the need for teacher voice in solving challenges exacerbated by pandemic
NAEP Scores Confirm Pandemic Learning Loss, Need for Teacher-Led Change in Chicago
Monday, October 24, 2022
Chicago
Scores highlight the need for teacher voice in solving challenges exacerbated by pandemic.
NAEP Scores Confirm Pandemic Learning Loss, Need for Teacher-Led Change in Boston
Monday, October 24, 2022
Boston
Scores highlight the need for teacher voice in solving challenges exacerbated by pandemic.
New York City Educators Reveal New Survey, Pointing to Education Crisis As School Year Begins
Wednesday, August 31, 2022
New York
New York City Educators Reveal New Survey, Pointing to Education Crisis As School Year Begins August 31 (New York) – Educators gathered on the steps of City...
NEW POLICY BRIEF REVEALS NEED TO SPECIFICALLY RETAIN TEACHERS OF COLOR, OPPORTUNITIES TO DO SO
Wednesday, July 27, 2022
National
Report highlights opportunities for districts, states, and the federal government to improve retention of teachers of color
Over 800 NYC Educators Call for Update On Mosaic Curriculum
Tuesday, July 26, 2022
New York
Educators want David Banks to provide a long term plan.
SURVEY DATA REVEALS TEACHERS BELIEVE SCHOOLS ARE NOT SUPPORTING LGBTQ+ STUDENTS
Wednesday, June 29, 2022
National
Report highlights advocacy opportunity to support building inclusive environments for LGBTQ+ students
LA Educators, Seeking Drastic Changes to System, are the Focus of New Report About Teachers’ and Students' Needs in the Classroom
Tuesday, June 14, 2022
Los Angeles
Educators for Excellence, a non-partisan, not-for-profit organization, today released the results of their Los Angeles focused survey of teachers which...
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 classroom , a significant majority (83%) of Chicago Public Schools (CPS) teachers...
Connecticut legislation did not pass HB5283 to fully fund education throughout the state
Wednesday, May 4, 2022
Connecticut
The State House and Senate did not pass school funding bill HB5283 this legislative session.
Educators for Excellence New Study Takes the Temperature of the American Education System from National Sample of Diverse Educators
Thursday, April 28, 2022
National
“ Voices from the Classroom 2022 ” is The Only Survey to Examine How Educators of Color Think About the Education System in a Post-Pandemic World. Study Also...
Children’s mental health bill comes out of committee, one step closer to more SEL and mental health support in schools
Monday, March 28, 2022
Connecticut
Children’s mental health bill HB5001 has been moved out of the public health committee.

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