Discover original insights from E4E educators working to make positive changes for students and the teaching profession.
How E4E-NY Educators Are Strengthening NYC Reads
Monday, February 10, 2025
New York
E4E-NY has been working closely with teachers—conducting surveys, hosting focus groups, and facilitating town halls—to gather insights from the educators on the front lines of the NYC Reads literacy shift.
NAEP Scores Highlight The Growing Challenge We Face
Monday, February 10, 2025
Boston, National, Massachusetts
Genelle Faulkner, High School Teacher | Boston, MA
NTLC Member and Massachusetts educator Genelle Faulkner reflects on the 2024 Nation’s Report Card scores.
Supporting Our Immigrant Students
Thursday, January 30, 2025
National
To help educators navigate these circumstances, we’ve compiled a list of resources, tools, and supports that exist at this moment. We hope this resource guide can help educators protect their...
How AI Can Help Empower Teachers
Wednesday, December 18, 2024
National
While AI use among educators increased fivefold from 2023 to 2024, their comfort levels and support needs vary significantly.
My Roses and Thorns With NYC Reads
Monday, November 25, 2024
New York
April Rose, Elementary School Teacher
Over the years, I’ve worked with various instructional materials, each with its own strengths and flaws. NYC Reads is no exception.
A Note from E4E’s National Teacher Leader Council on the Election
Thursday, November 14, 2024
National
From Literacy Crisis to Classroom Transformation: Why I Want NYC Reads to Succeed
Tuesday, November 12, 2024
New York
As an educator in Phase 2 of the rollout and in my first year implementing the curriculum, I’ve seen bright spots and challenges that I hope city leaders will consider.
How To Ensure The Success of NYC Reads
Wednesday, October 23, 2024
New York
Erica Boyce, NYC elementary school educator
I want NYC Reads to succeed. Here’s what I’ve experienced with the curriculum thus far.
What Hispanic Heritage Month Means To Us
Wednesday, October 2, 2024
National
We asked a few E4E team members to share with us what Hispanic Heritage Month means to them. Read what they had to say!
Where We Agree This Labor Day: It’s Time to Unlock Conditions for Modern Classrooms
Friday, August 30, 2024
National
Evan Stone, Co-Founder and CEO
It’s important to recognize how far the labor movement has brought us. However, we must also acknowledge how much further we still have to go—especially in the teaching profession.
Year 14: E4E's Biggest Year Yet
Tuesday, August 27, 2024
National
Educators for Excellence (E4E) is celebrating its 14th anniversary this month, and our 14th year was one of the most impactful yet.
Teachers Need More Prep Time to Fill Their Charge
Tuesday, August 6, 2024
Los Angeles
Currently, educators have very little prep time to practice their craft & tailor lessons to individual classes, leaving them unfulfilled.
E4E-MA fights to protect high-quality, diverse educators in Massachusetts
Tuesday, August 6, 2024
Boston, Massachusetts
Following a year of advocacy to protect high-quality, diverse educators throughout the Commonwealth, E4E-Massachusetts secured a significant win this year.
E4E-LA Focuses on Anti-Racism, Culturally Relevant Education & Teacher Sustainability
Tuesday, July 9, 2024
Los Angeles
E4E had a busy 2023-24 school year in Los Angeles, focusing on three major campaigns for students and educators throughout LAUSD.
CT celebrates major legislative wins again in 2024
Monday, July 8, 2024
Connecticut
E4E-CT made waves when it came to education policy throughout the state & celebrated several legislative wins during the 2023-24 school year.
How E4E Educators Advocated for NYC Solves
Thursday, June 27, 2024
New York
NYC leadership recently announced the launch of NYC Solves–directly responding to E4E teachers’ continued calls for addressing the City’s persistent math crisis.
Highlights: Teacher Appreciation Month 2024
Wednesday, June 5, 2024
National
At Educators for Excellence (E4E), we strive to recognize and uplift educators all year long, but May is an especially exciting month for us.
Teacher-led Recommendations to Retain Minnesota’s Diverse Educators
Friday, May 31, 2024
Minnesota
Minnesota’s Teacher Action Team recommendations for how the district, union & state can improve its policies to retain teachers of color.
How To Become A School-Based Officer In Your Union
Friday, April 5, 2024
New York
If you’re passionate about amplifying teacher voices, running for a school-based officer position may be the next step for you.
Efforts to protect teacher diversity challenged as Legislature opts not to add layoff protections for high-quality, diverse teachers
Thursday, March 21, 2024
Boston
The MA Legislature’s Joint Committee on Education recently released a new bill on teacher diversity, opting not to include critical layoff protections for diverse educators that Educators for Excellence –...
The Facts: "An Act Enabling All Students to Thrive"
Tuesday, February 20, 2024
Boston, Massachusetts
There has been a disingenuous and false narrative being promoted by opponents of our legislation, not only mischaracterizing what the bill is fighting for but also WHO the bill is...
Charese Munoz - 2024 Black History Month Educator Spotlight
Monday, February 5, 2024
Chicago
Educators For Excellence
E4E-Chicago celebrates 2024 Black History Month by spotlighting Black educators and uplifting their voices. In this post, we spotlight Charese Munoz, a Middle-School ELA Teacher.
Mark Franklin - 2024 Black History Month Educator Spotlight
Monday, February 5, 2024
Chicago
Educators For Excellence
E4E-Chicago celebrates 2024 Black History Month by spotlighting Black educators and uplifting their voices. In this post, we spotlight Mark Franklin.
Michael Simmon - 2024 Black History Month Educator Spotlight
Monday, February 5, 2024
New York
E4E-New York celebrates 2024 Black History Month by spotlighting Black educators and uplifting their voices. In this post, we spotlight Michael Simmon.
Antoine Taylor - 2024 Black History Month Educator Spotlight
Monday, February 5, 2024
Los Angeles
Educators For Excellence
E4E-Los Angeles celebrates 2024 Black History Month by spotlighting Black educators and uplifting their voices. In this post, we spotlight Antoine Taylor.