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13 Key Moments in 13 Years

Friday, August 25, 2023

National

This week, Educators for Excellence (E4E) celebrates its 13th anniversary! What began in 2010 as an idea from a small group of teachers in the Bronx has since grown to...

The Future of Racial Equity in Education

Friday, June 30, 2023

National

This morning, the United States Supreme Court released a ruling that effectively ends the 40-year precedent of affirmative action. While the immediate impact of this ruling will be felt by...

Gratitude for the last 13+ years

Monday, June 26, 2023

National

To the E4E Community – With the utmost love, care, and gratitude, I share the news that I will be stepping down as E4E’s Co-CEO at the end of 2023...

How E4E-NY Secured A Major Win for NYC’s Schools

Thursday, May 11, 2023

New York

On May 9, 2023, E4E-NY educators secured a major policy win. After a full year of advocacy, New York City leadership listened to E4E-NY’s 15,000+ members and is ending the...

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) in an effort to mislead the nation, politicize our classrooms, and...

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...

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 culturally...

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 impact during...

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 or have specific insight into education systems. These...

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 have specific insight into education systems. These...

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 teachers of color. As...