Discover original insights from E4E educators working to make positive changes for students and the teaching profession.
E4E Joins Others to Denounce Rescission of Federal Discipline Guidance
Thursday, January 24, 2019
National, Boston, Chicago, Connecticut, Los Angeles, Minnesota, New York
E4E joined a letter with other 48 organizations in condemning the U.S. Department of Education's decision to rescind school discipline guidance implemented in 2014. We should be working to keep...
Washington Post Op-Ed: Exploring the Path Forward on School Discipline in the Wake of DeVos' Dismantling of Civil Rights Protections
Wednesday, January 16, 2019
National, Boston, Chicago, Connecticut, Los Angeles, Minnesota, New York
The Washington Post published an op-ed co-written by our co-CEO Evan Stone, founder of Discipline Revolution…
E4E-Boston's 2019 Policy Team Hosts Panel on Improving School Climate
Wednesday, January 16, 2019
Boston
As we step into the new year and a new legislative session, members of E4E-Boston’s 2019 Policy Team are finalizing their recommendations for improving school culture. E4E teachers interested in...
A Letter to My Students on Why I'm Striking
Tuesday, January 15, 2019
Los Angeles
Phylis Hoffman, Second-grade teacher at Harry Bridges K-8 School
Dear Students, I am writing to you to let you know that one of the greatest joys of my life is being your teacher. I love being a teacher. It...
Chalk Talk: Theresa Thalhamer
Tuesday, January 8, 2019
Boston
Teaching is the best job out there. Where else can you spend the day with silly, eager children excited to learn the subject you are most passionate about, all while...
E4E‚ Declaration Launch: Finding hope and my voice
Monday, February 27, 2017
Minnesota, National
Teresa Fenske-Fanucci, Fourth-grade teacher
In this current political climate, all too often respect for others is disregarded. Empathy feels scarce, marginalized people are met with indifference, and our public education system is labeled as...
See highlights from teachers' presentation of the new E4E Declaration and discussion with former Secretary of Education John King and former Chancellor of DC Public Schools Kaya Henderson
Wednesday, February 15, 2017
National
On February 10, 2017, E4E members released their new Declaration of Teacher’s Principles and Beliefs, a shared set of values and principles that teachers believe are necessary to improve outcomes...
WATCH: Teachers unveil new E4E Declaration and discuss educational equity and excellence with former Secretary of Education John King and former Chancellor of DC Public Schools Kaya Henderson
Thursday, February 2, 2017
National
Last Friday in Washington, D.C., E4E members released their new Declaration of Teachers’ Principles and Beliefs, a shared set of values and principles that teachers believe are necessary to improve...
Who we are… and who we are not
Tuesday, October 11, 2016
Boston
Sarah Zuckerman, Executive Director, E4E-Boston
As Educators for Excellence (E4E) launches in Boston, we have had early questions on who are are and what we do. First and foremost, we are here for students.
An unexpected path
Wednesday, September 21, 2016
Boston
Sarah Zuckerman, Executive Director, E4E-Boston
To ensure teachers’ perspectives and expertise are not missing from policy, E4E-Boston Executive Director Sarah Zuckerman shares more about her own experience and an upcoming opportunity for Boston teachers to get involved...
Teachers Talk Back: Syeita Rhey
Wednesday, March 11, 2015
Connecticut
In this conversation with E4E-Connecticut Outreach Director John Tucker, Syeita discusses teaching in the same city in which she grew up and the importance of being an active member in...
Giving thanks for our students through advocacy
Monday, November 24, 2014
Los Angeles
Araceli Morfin, Special Education Teacher, Bridge Coordinator at Roosevelt High School
E4E-Los Angeles Teacher Policy Team on School Climate member Araceli Morfin shares her experience in briefing the Black and Latino Caucuses in Sacramento, and how she hopes other educators will...
Shay Edmond - Boston Education Expert Conversations
Wednesday, April 23, 2025
Boston
Boston Education Expert Conversations Series E4E-Boston will engage in thought-provoking conversations with individuals in Massachusetts who are making an impact on education or have specific insight into education systems. These...