Discover original insights from E4E educators working to make positive changes for students and the teaching profession.
Teaching While Black in Grief and Rage
Wednesday, June 3, 2020
New York
Paula White, Executive Director, E4E-New York
"At once I paid down all my savings, and was soon afterwards able to complete the required sum, and my certificate of freedom was signed. It was the first of...
On Being Black and Blue
Wednesday, June 3, 2020
Connecticut
Andréa Comer, Executive Director, Connecticut
My husband is vigilant. He has to be. He’s a Black man - and a police officer. As the events of the past few weeks have played out, I’ve watched...
#JusticeforGeorgeFloyd Action Toolkit for MN Educators
Tuesday, June 2, 2020
Minnesota
Our city is facing unprecedented times, and we need to treat the centuries-long outbreak of anti-blackness and systemic racism within our law enforcement, our schools, and our neighborhoods with the...
Celebrating Pride Month and Liberation for All Identities
Monday, June 1, 2020
“One of the central tenets of queerness for me is about interrogating power, and insisting on liberation for all identities.” That is how E4E-New York member and 8th-grade special education...
E4E-Connecticut: We stand with you as you stand for our students
Monday, June 1, 2020
Connecticut
Andréa Comer, Executive Director, Connecticut
“I can’t breathe.” Perhaps it’s because this isn’t the first time we have heard those words as a dying declaration of a Black man as his life was extinguished...
Distance Learning Diaries: Elysia Peitzman and Mai Thao
Friday, May 22, 2020
Minnesota
May is Teacher Appreciation Month, and one important way to appreciate educators is to shine a light on their work and elevate their voice. Distance learning has impacted every facet...
Teacher-to-Teacher: Challenges and Possibilities in Distance Learning
Friday, May 22, 2020
Connecticut
Ryan Brown, a seventh grade math teacher in Bridgeport, and Stuart Beckford, an art teacher in Hartford, came together for a teacher-to-teacher interview to discuss the challenges of online learning,...
Send Teachers Love: Ashley Bonet, middle school STEM teacher in Hartford
Thursday, May 21, 2020
Connecticut
To celebrate Teacher Appreciation Month, E4E is shining a spotlight on excellent educators and the amazing work they do on behalf of their students. Today, we’re recognizing Ashley Bonet, a...
Send Teachers Love: Melissa Tellez, fifth grade teacher in LA
Wednesday, May 20, 2020
California
To celebrate Teacher Appreciation Month, E4E is shining a spotlight on excellent educators and the amazing work they do on behalf of their students. Today, we’re recognizing Melissa Tellez, who...
Distance Learning Diaries: Chinni Oji and Katie Brown
Friday, May 15, 2020
Minnesota
May is Teacher Appreciation Month, and one important way to appreciate educators is to shine a light on their work and elevate their voice. Distance learning has impacted every facet...
Send Teachers Love: Aded Abioye, third grade teacher in Boston
Thursday, May 14, 2020
Massachusetts
To celebrate Teacher Appreciation Month, E4E is shining a spotlight on excellent educators and the amazing work they do on behalf of their students. Today, we’re recognizing Aded Abioye, a...
Coalition Letter to Congress Demands $250 Billion in Additional Stimulus Funds for Education
Wednesday, May 13, 2020
National, Chicago, Connecticut, California, Minnesota, New York, Massachusetts
The Honorable Mitch McConnell Majority Leader, U.S. Senate The Capitol, S-230, Washington, DC 20510 The Honorable Charles Schumer Chairman Minority Leader, U.S. Senate The Capitol,...
Send Teachers Love: Not just any surprise phone call
Tuesday, May 12, 2020
Chicago
This year, honoring educators during Teacher Appreciation Month is more important than ever. And for E4E-Chicago members Jalayne Brewton and Katie Owens, the month-long celebration has already included quite the...
Send Teachers Love: Artemis Kolovos, diverse learning teacher in Chicago
Thursday, May 7, 2020
Chicago
To celebrate Teacher Appreciation Month, E4E is shining a spotlight on excellent educators and the amazing work they do on behalf of their students. Today, we’re recognizing Artemis Kolovos, a...
Covid Conversations: Genelle Faulkner
Thursday, April 30, 2020
Genelle Faulkner is an educator at the Helen Y. Davis Academy in Boston. Recently she sat down with E4E-Boston Managing Director of Outreach Lisa Lazare to discuss her experience as...
Covid Conversations: Corinne Hairston Parris
Monday, April 27, 2020
Massachusetts
Corinne Hairston Parris is a special education teacher at the Dearborn STEM Academy in Boston Public Schools. Recently she sat down with E4E-Boston Outreach Director Denise Manning to discuss her...
E4E-Boston Educators Lead Virtual Town Hall including City, State Leaders
Thursday, April 23, 2020
Massachusetts
In March, Educators for Excellence-Boston educators used virtual organizing to keep advocating for their students during the coronavirus pandemic, sharing testimony during an online Boston School Committee Meeting. Just weeks...
Virtually Supporting LGBTQ+ Students While Schools are Closed
Tuesday, April 21, 2020
New York
On National Coming Out Day last fall, rainbow decorations were proudly displayed in all the hallways at New York City’s Bronx Compass High School, and throughout the day students poured...
Covid Conversations: Brenda Marrero
Tuesday, April 21, 2020
Massachusetts
Brenda Marrero is an educator at Madison Park Technical and Vocational High School in Boston Public Schools. Recently she sat down with E4E-Boston Outreach Director David Martinez to discuss her...
Covid Conversations: Daniela Morin
Tuesday, April 21, 2020
Massachusetts
Daniela Morin is an educator at the Eliot School in Boston Public Schools. Recently she sat down with E4E-Boston Outreach Director Leidy Quiceno to discuss her experience as a remote...
Covid Conversations: Antonelli Mejia
Friday, April 10, 2020
Massachusetts
Antonelli Mejia is a principal fellow in Boston Public Schools. He sat down with E4E-Boston to discuss what it’s been like leading a school through this difficult transition, and why...
E4E-Chicago Educators Virtually Connect, Offer Support During Crisis
Friday, April 10, 2020
Chicago
COVID-19 has shifted day-to-day functions, teaching included. But that hasn’t dissuaded Chicago educators from finding ways to collaborate. Educators for Excellence-Chicago teacher leaders have started leading weekly virtual spaces for...
Advocacy in the Age of Coronavirus
Tuesday, April 7, 2020
Massachusetts
The coronavirus pandemic has impacted everyone around the world, including E4E-Boston teachers. A group of educators that had been advocating for a more positive school culture in Boston Public Schools...
The Bulletin Board: Inequities Highlighted by Pandemic
Thursday, March 26, 2020
National, Chicago, Connecticut, California, Minnesota, New York, Massachusetts
The day before our schools closed due to COVID-19
Wednesday, March 25, 2020
New York
New York City — our nation’s largest school district — closed its doors on March 16 to students to combat COVID-19. Listen to E4E-New York teachers Christine Montera and Dan Gannon talk...