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Educators for Excellence-Connecticut Reacts to Appropriations Budget Regarding Education Funding
Tuesday, April 18, 2023
Connecticut
Daniel Pearson, Executive Director E4E-Connecticut
April 18 (Hartford) — Educators for Excellence-Connecticut (E4E-CT), a teacher-led organization, reacted to the appropriations budget released today regarding school funding...
Parents Bill of Rights ≠ Parent Empowerment
Thursday, March 23, 2023
National
Last year, conservative state leaders across the country intentionally conflated Culturally Relevant Education (CRE) and Critical Race Theory (CRT)...
Daniel Pearson gives public comment on H.B. 6879: An Act Concerning Teacher Certification
Thursday, March 16, 2023
Connecticut
Daniel Pearson, Executive Director E4E-Connecticut
The following is the public comment testimony presented by Daniel Pearson at a public hearing on Wednesday, Mar 15, 2023.
Chairs McCrory and Currey, Ranking Members Berthel and McCarty...
Educators for Excellence-Connecticut Reacts to Governor Lamont’s Proposed Budget
Thursday, February 9, 2023
Connecticut
Educators for Excellence-Connecticut (E4E-CT), a teacher-led organization, reacted to Governor Lamont’s proposed budget at the 2023 Connecticut legislative session on Wednesday. Lamont’s plan,...
We need to appreciate and value our educators
Monday, November 21, 2022
Connecticut
New Haven recently announced that, in an effort to bridge the gap created by...
Educators for Excellence, Los Angeles condemns the hateful conversations
Thursday, October 13, 2022
Los Angeles
Educators for Excellence, Los Angeles condemns the hateful conversations between Councilmember Nury Martinez, Kevin de León, Gil Cedillo and President of the LA County Federation of Labor, Ron...
We need to place more value on education. Pass HB5283.
Thursday, October 6, 2022
Connecticut
Fred Thornley III, Noah Webster Middle School Teacher
Teaching in Hartford is no longer about being inspired, it is about getting through the day.
When spending just a short amount of time inside of a school building in Hartford, it quickly...
Real Talk from Teachers About Why Good Curriculum Doesn’t Get Taught
Thursday, September 15, 2022
National
Reposted article from EdReports.
When we ask someone to do a job, we...
Boston Public Schools Need A Road Less Traveled In Reform, Not Receivership
Wednesday, July 6, 2022
Boston
Robert Baroz, Boston Teacher
As a classroom teacher for more than 30 years, I implore you to consider an alternate road for improving Boston Public Schools than the worn down path of top-down reform. I have critical...
Here’s What NYC Educators Say About CRE
Tuesday, June 28, 2022
Over the last several months, New York City educators have been gathering with E4E organizers and colleagues to discuss culturally relevant education, and they’ve been sharing stories about what...
A Year of Big Wins - E4E-CT
Tuesday, June 21, 2022
Connecticut
Daniel Pearson, Executive Director E4E-Connecticut
This year, we have made incredible progress towards growing a powerful, teacher-led movement, achieving impactful policy victories, and positioning our team and network for success. We proved our...
E4E-Boston: Mental Health Series
Friday, June 3, 2022
Angela Santilli, E4E-Boston Organizer
Educators for Excellence Boston has engaged in lots of dialogue about mental health across the Commonwealth this past academic year. Educators have faced even more challenges and demands in their...
Natasha Ushomirsky - Boston Education Expert Conversations
Wednesday, May 11, 2022
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...
BPS Must Negotiate the BTU Contract if they Hope to Prevent Receivership
Friday, April 22, 2022
Lisa Lazare, State Director, E4E-Boston
In Boston Public Schools right now, there are only three topics people are talking about: the search for a new Superintendent (which we touched on here), potential “receivership” of BPS (where...
MEMO: What Boston Educators Want in their Next Superintendent
Friday, April 15, 2022
Gianna Carchia, Organizer
Educators for Excellence Boston is an organization that works with Boston-area educators to build a more excellent school system where every student has a chance to succeed. We have worked since...
Let’s rise to the challenge and provide mental health support in Connecticut’s schools
Tuesday, April 12, 2022
Connecticut
Steven Tatum
With mask mandates lifting in schools across the state, it’s tempting to let out the collective breath we’ve been holding since the pandemic forced schools to close two years ago. It feels...
Dr. Mariel Novas- Boston Education Expert Conversations
Tuesday, March 22, 2022
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...
Colleagues, time is running out to protect teachers of color
Friday, March 4, 2022
Minnesota
Paula Cole, Executive Director of E4E-Minnesota
On the precipice of a potential teacher strike initiated by the Minneapolis Federation of Teachers, one issue lurks in the background–impending layoffs that will disproportionately affect...
E4E-CT State Director Speaks on Mental Health Support in Schools
Wednesday, March 2, 2022
Connecticut
Daniel Pearson, Executive Director E4E-Connecticut
Dear honorable members of the Public Health Committee and the Committee on Children. Thank you for the opportunity to speak in support of SB2 and HB5001.
My name is Daniel...
2022 Black History Month Wrap Up - E4E-Boston
Monday, February 28, 2022
Boston
This month, a powerful group of Boston leaders and educators gathered to celebrate Black History Month at E4E-Boston’s “We Are Black History” event. Throughout the celebration, speakers were...
E4E-CT Organizer Ernest Bailey Speaks on Fully Funding Education at the Appropriations Education Subcommittee Hearing
Saturday, February 19, 2022
Connecticut
Ernest Bailey
Dear members of the committee: Thank you for the opportunity to speak in support of fully funding education by expediting the ECS phase to coincide with the federal dollars running out.
My...
E4E-CT State Director Daniel Pearson Speaks on Fully Funding Education
Friday, February 18, 2022
Connecticut
Daniel Pearson, State Director, Educators for Excellence-Connecticut (E4E-CT)
Dear Senator Osten, Representative Walker, and members of the Appropriations Committee
My name is Daniel Pearson and I am the State Director for Educators for Excellence, a teacher-led...
Fully Funding Education at the Appropriations Ed. Subcommittee Hearing
Friday, February 18, 2022
Connecticut
Sara Kovack, Organizer
Dear members of the committee: Thank you for the opportunity to speak in support of fully funding education by expediting the ECS phase to coincide with the federal dollars running out.
My...
Educators for Excellence-Connecticut Reacts to Governor Lamont’s Proposed Budget
Friday, February 11, 2022
Connecticut
Daniel Pearson, State Director, Educators for Excellence-Connecticut (E4E-CT)
February 10 (Hartford, CT) — Educators for Excellence-Connecticut (E4E-Connecticut), a teacher-led organization, reacted to Governor Lamont’s proposed budget at the 2022...
Educators for Excellence Signs Joint Accountability Letter & National Teacher Leader Council Makes Public Comment
Monday, January 24, 2022
National
Educators for Excellence’s 2021 National Teacher Survey, a nationally representative survey of teachers across the country, found that nearly 70% of surveyed teachers advocated for use of...