Discover original insights from E4E educators working to make positive changes for students and the teaching profession.
How High-Quality Math Instruction Is a Game Changer
Friday, April 4, 2025
New York
Keith Pio, High School Algebra Teacher
As a high school algebra teacher now in my second year using Illustrative Math (IM)—one of the key curricula for NYC Solves—I’ve experienced firsthand how high-quality instructional materials can transform...
As NYC Solves Transforms Math Instruction, Here’s What I’ve Learned
Friday, March 7, 2025
New York
Valerie Green-Thomas, Instructional Coach and E4E-NY Teacher Leader
When NYC Solves was announced this summer, I felt a strong sense of optimism. As an E4E-NY Teacher Leader and Instructional Coach, I see firsthand the urgent need to equip...
What I’ve Learned Implementing NYC Solves
Friday, March 7, 2025
New York
Jevada Wright, NYC Middle School Math Teacher
After nearly 25 years of teaching middle school math, I’ve seen many different instructional approaches come and go. Throughout my career, I’ve taken pieces from different curricula to craft a...
Black History Month 2025 | E4E-New York Educator Spotlight
Friday, February 21, 2025
New York
Meet Shaakira Johnson, a third-grade teacher in New York City.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Candra McKenzie – 2024 Black History Month Educator Spotlight
Monday, February 5, 2024
New York
Educators For Excellence
E4E-New York celebrates 2024 Black History Month by spotlighting Black educators and uplifting their voices. This post highlights Candra McKenzie, an Alternative Learning High School Language Arts Teacher.
E4E-NY’s Policy Win: Ready for Day One and Beyond
Friday, October 6, 2023
New York
Educators For Excellence
E4E-NY secured a significant policy win: legislation directly linked to recommendations made by New York educators.
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...
ARP NY Letter
Friday, May 28, 2021
New York
The Honorable Governor of New York State Andrew M. Cuomo NYS State Capitol Building Albany, New York 12224 Commissioner Betty A. Rosa New York State Education Department 89 Washington Avenue...
Memorandum in Support of Senate 1100 by Senator Liu Assembly 4689A by Assembly Member Sayegh
Tuesday, May 18, 2021
New York
The undersigned nonprofit organizations support A4689A/S1100 in order to support the development of effective Grow Your Own programs to increase teacher diversity in the state of New York. PROVISIONS This...
Voices from the Classroom to the White House
Thursday, March 25, 2021
National, Boston, Chicago, Connecticut, Los Angeles, Minnesota, New York
Carlotta Pope, 11th-grade English teacher Brooklyn Community Arts and Media High School
I’m still absorbing all the incredible conversations from last night’s Educators for Excellence Voices from the Classroom to the White House meeting with teachers from across the country, where we set...
Education Policy Priorities for the Biden Administration and 117th Congress: Recommendations from Educators for Excellence
Thursday, December 17, 2020
National, Boston, Chicago, Connecticut, Los Angeles, Minnesota, New York
Founded by public school teachers, Educators for Excellence is a growing movement of over 33,000 educators, united around a common set of principles and beliefs for improving student learning and...
E4E-New York member testifies to New York City Council on teacher diversity
Wednesday, September 30, 2020
New York
E4E-New York member Jasmine Byrd testified in support of a bill to collect data on teacher diversity and retention. The bill is based on a policy recommendation in our 2019...
The Bulletin Board: Back to School
Friday, September 11, 2020
National, Boston, Chicago, Connecticut, Los Angeles, Minnesota, New York
The Bulletin Board: Invest in Kids, Not Cops
Thursday, July 16, 2020
National, Boston, Chicago, Connecticut, Los Angeles, Minnesota, New York
Juneteenth: A Celebration and Call to Action
Thursday, June 18, 2020
New York
As an eighth-grade social studies teacher, E4E-New York member Michael Simmon often discusses injustice with his students--including the structures and systems that create an unequal playing field for Black students...
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...
Coalition Letter to Congress Demands $250 Billion in Additional Stimulus Funds for Education
Wednesday, May 13, 2020
National, Boston, Chicago, Connecticut, Los Angeles, Minnesota, New York
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,...
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...