Discover original insights from E4E educators working to make positive changes for students and the teaching profession.
LAUSD Micro-Credential Offers Opportunity for Inward Reflection for Educators
Wednesday, August 30, 2023
Los Angeles
Sarina Sande, Executive Director for Educators for Excellence
As lifelong learners, inward reflection is a key component to teachers’ success in the classroom. See how the anti-racist micro-credential in LAUSD can help.
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...
Educators for Excellence Seeks Proposals for a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, Partner
Wednesday, August 23, 2023
Educators for Excellence is seeking the services of a Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) partner to help us embed our commitment to DEIB and in becoming an antiracist organization...
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...
Voices from the Classroom 2023: An opportunity to reflect 40 years after A Nation at Risk
Wednesday, April 26, 2023
National
The success of our students, our families, and our nation directly depend on our education system. Without teachers - teachers who are well-supported and well-resourced - this system can not...
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 in Connecticut. This budget does not go far enough...
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...
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 and...
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, once again, does not go far enough...
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 teacher shortages, they will offer current educators additional pay to take on the work of teaching...
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 Herrera. Racism,...
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...
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 usually give them the tools to get it done. Not so in teaching, where...
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....
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...
BPS Must Negotiate the BTU Contract if they Hope to Prevent Receivership
Friday, April 22, 2022
Lisa Lazare, Executive Director, E4E-Massachusetts
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...
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...
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....
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...