Discover original insights from E4E educators working to make positive changes for students and the teaching profession.
Interview: Why Paid Parental Leave Matters for Educators
Friday, June 5, 2026
Boston, National
Cedric Jacobson, a teacher in Massachusetts, talks about his experience taking paternity leave and what stronger parental leave policies could mean for educators and schools.
Teachers Are Sounding the Alarm on Student Mental Health
Monday, June 1, 2026
Minnesota, New York, National
In classrooms across the country, teachers are witnessing a deepening youth mental health crisis that has fundamentally changed the way students learn, socialize, and engage with school.
Teaching Through Fear: Educators on ICE Enforcement and Its Impact on Immigrant Students
Friday, April 24, 2026
National
We spoke with four of our teacher leaders to better understand how immigration enforcement is affecting students, classrooms, and communities.
Protecting Progress: Why Layoff Policies Must Safeguard Educator Diversity
Monday, April 6, 2026
National
For students across the country, the teacher at the front of the room is the single most important in-school factor shaping their academic trajectory.
Massachusetts Educators Push for Literacy Reform at State House Panel
Friday, March 20, 2026
Massachusetts
There is something powerful about a teacher who gives up their own vacation day to walk the halls of the State House to advocate for their students’ right to have...
How a seat at the table started Stephanie’s E4E membership journey
Monday, February 9, 2026
New York
Meet Stephanie Vásquez, a middle school ELA coach in the Bronx. Stephanie began her E4E journey after taking advantage of an opportunity to speak about New York City’s new literacy...
How E4E Helped Jen Grow as a Leader
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
Minnesota
Meet Jen Shier, an educator in St. Paul, MN, who joined our community over a decade ago and has grown as a leader and advocate in large part due to...
15 Years of Teacher Power: Join The Growing Movement!
Friday, December 5, 2025
National
Delivering BIG policy wins and reimagining public education for 15 years.
How E4E Membership Helped Joe Tadros Grow
Friday, December 5, 2025
National
Meet Joe Tadros, a long-time E4E member whose career path was shaped, elevated, and expanded through his involvement with E4E.
How E4E Membership Helped Paula Cole Grow as A Leader
Friday, December 5, 2025
Minnesota, National
Meet Paula Cole, the current Executive Director of E4E-Minnesota, whose career path was shaped, elevated, and expanded through her involvement with E4E.
On World Mental Health Day, Educators Call on Chicago’s School Board to Address Mental Health Crisis
Friday, October 10, 2025
Chicago
Today, on World Mental Health Day, educators and advocates are demanding immediate action from Chicago’s school board to address the mounting mental health crisis in schools.
How Chicago Educators Led the Charge for an Equitable School Board
Thursday, June 26, 2025
Chicago
Dr. Marlena Little, Executive Director, E4E-Chicago
How E4E-Chicago held the school board accountable for implementing the Black Student Achievement Committee this school year.
Teacher By Teacher - Building Change With John B. King, Jr.
Wednesday, June 4, 2025
National
A recap of our special evening celebrating teachers with former U.S. Secretary of Education John B. King, Jr.
Equitable School Funding Isn't Just About Dollars
Thursday, May 29, 2025
Connecticut
E4E-CT Member and Hartford Public Schools teacher Phoebe White shares what it means to truly fund schools equitably.
How High-Quality Math Instruction Is a Game Changer
Friday, April 4, 2025
New York
Keith Pio, High School Algebra Teacher
As a high school algebra teacher now in my second year using Illustrative Math (IM)—one of the key curricula for NYC Solves—I’ve experienced firsthand how high-quality instructional materials can transform...
As NYC Solves Transforms Math Instruction, Here’s What I’ve Learned
Friday, March 7, 2025
New York
Valerie Green-Thomas, Instructional Coach and E4E-NY Teacher Leader
When NYC Solves was announced this summer, I felt a strong sense of optimism. As an E4E-NY Teacher Leader and Instructional Coach, I see firsthand the urgent need to equip...
What I’ve Learned Implementing NYC Solves
Friday, March 7, 2025
New York
Jevada Wright, NYC Middle School Math Teacher
After nearly 25 years of teaching middle school math, I’ve seen many different instructional approaches come and go. Throughout my career, I’ve taken pieces from different curricula to craft a...
Black History Month 2025 | E4E-MN Educator Spotlight
Friday, February 21, 2025
Minnesota
Meet Susan Providence, Minnesota Special Education Teacher and E4E NTLC member!
Black History Month 2025 | E4E-New York Educator Spotlight
Friday, February 21, 2025
New York
Meet Shaakira Johnson, a third-grade teacher in New York City.
Black History Month 2025 | E4E-LA Educator Spotlight
Friday, February 21, 2025
Los Angeles
Meet Antoine Taylor, a Literacy Interventionist/Coordinator in Los Angeles
Students Are Not Being “Indoctrinated”— They Are Learning to Navigate the World
Friday, February 14, 2025
Boston, Massachusetts
Lisa Lazare, Executive Director, E4E-Massachusetts
In a divisive political climate, helping students confront racism and see the world beyond their personal experiences is critical
Black History Month 2025 | E4E-MA Educator Spotlight
Friday, February 14, 2025
Boston, Massachusetts
Meet Lorna Roy, a high school math teacher in Massachusetts
Black History Month 2025 | E4E-Chicago Educator Spotlight
Friday, February 14, 2025
Chicago
Meet Jada Watson, Chicago special education teacher
Black History Month 2025 | E4E-CT Educator Spotlight
Friday, February 14, 2025
Connecticut
Meet Shakira Perez, an English Language Arts teacher in Connecticut
Warning from the Classroom: Teachers Reject Trump's Policies
Thursday, February 13, 2025
National
Early analysis from a new 2025 national survey of 1,000 teachers reveals resounding rejection of the Trump administration’s early education policies pursued or enacted in its first weeks in power.