Discover original insights from E4E educators working to make positive changes for students and the teaching profession.
Massachusetts Educators Push for Literacy Reform at State House Panel
Friday, March 20, 2026
Massachusetts
There is something powerful about a teacher who gives up their own vacation day to walk the halls of the State House to advocate for their students’ right to have...
Students Are Not Being “Indoctrinated”— They Are Learning to Navigate the World
Friday, February 14, 2025
Boston, Massachusetts
Lisa Lazare, Executive Director, E4E-Massachusetts
In a divisive political climate, helping students confront racism and see the world beyond their personal experiences is critical
Black History Month 2025 | E4E-MA Educator Spotlight
Friday, February 14, 2025
Boston, Massachusetts
Meet Lorna Roy, a high school math teacher in Massachusetts
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.
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.
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...
Genelle Faulkner – 2024 Black History Month Educator Spotlight
Monday, February 5, 2024
Boston, Massachusetts
Educators For Excellence
E4E-Boston celebrates 2024 Black History Month by spotlighting Black educators and uplifting their voices. This post highlights Genelle Faulkner, a high school teacher.
The Bulletin Board: Educator Self-Care
Monday, August 5, 2019
National, Boston, Chicago, Connecticut, California, Minnesota, New York, Massachusetts
U.S. Commission on Civil Rights Report Cites E4E Members and E4E's National Teacher Survey
Tuesday, July 23, 2019
National, Boston, Chicago, Connecticut, California, Minnesota, New York, Massachusetts
Evan Stone, Co-Founder and CEO
Something huge happened this morning — and it was in large part due to the work of E4E members! The U.S. Commission on Civil Rights, the only independent, bipartisan agency...
The Bulletin Board: Teacher Preparation Programs
Tuesday, July 9, 2019
National, Boston, Chicago, Connecticut, California, Minnesota, New York, Massachusetts
The Bulletin Board: Increasing Diversity in the Teacher Workforce
Thursday, June 13, 2019
National, Boston, Chicago, Connecticut, California, Minnesota, New York, Massachusetts
Educators for Excellence | June 2019 Whether it’s student discipline disparities or opportunity gaps, race — even when you don’t think it should — plays a role. And it’s just...
The Bulletin Board: Inequitable School Funding
Thursday, May 9, 2019
National, Boston, Chicago, Connecticut, California, Minnesota, New York, Massachusetts
E4E-Boston Member Testimony to City Council on Creating Safe School Environments
Monday, April 1, 2019
Boston, Massachusetts
On Tuesday, March 26th, E4E-Boston Outreach Director, Denise Manning testified at a City Council on behalf of educator, Monique Symes. The hearing centered on the safety and security measures taken...
E4E-Boston Member Submits Testimony to the Massachusetts Joint Education Committee
Monday, March 25, 2019
Boston, Massachusetts
On March 22, 2019, the Massachusetts Joint Education Committee held a day-long hearing on overhauling how the state funds its schools. The legislators on the Committee sought community input on...
Boston Educators: Why We Support HD.3722
Wednesday, January 30, 2019
Boston, Massachusetts
Dear Massachusetts State Legislators, Students experiencing trauma should not be left to cope on their own, yet far too many Massachusetts schools aren’t equipped with enough resources to meet students’...
E4E Joins Others to Denounce Rescission of Federal Discipline Guidance
Thursday, January 24, 2019
National, Boston, Chicago, Connecticut, California, Minnesota, New York, Massachusetts
E4E joined a letter with other 48 organizations in condemning the U.S. Department of Education’s decision to rescind school discipline guidance implemented in 2014. We should be working to keep...
Washington Post Op-Ed: Exploring the Path Forward on School Discipline in the Wake of DeVos' Dismantling of Civil Rights Protections
Wednesday, January 16, 2019
National, Boston, Chicago, Connecticut, California, Minnesota, New York, Massachusetts
The Washington Post published an op-ed co-written by our co-CEO Evan Stone, founder of Discipline Revolution…
E4E-Boston's 2019 Policy Team Hosts Panel on Improving School Climate
Wednesday, January 16, 2019
Boston, Massachusetts
As we step into the new year and a new legislative session, members of E4E-Boston’s 2019 Policy Team are finalizing their recommendations for improving school culture. E4E teachers interested in...
Chalk Talk: Theresa Thalhamer
Tuesday, January 8, 2019
Boston, Massachusetts
Teaching is the best job out there. Where else can you spend the day with silly, eager children excited to learn the subject you are most passionate about, all while...
Who we are… and who we are not
Tuesday, October 11, 2016
Boston, Massachusetts
Sarah Zuckerman, Executive Director, E4E-Boston
As Educators for Excellence (E4E) launches in Boston, we have had early questions on who are are and what we do. First and foremost, we are here for students.
An unexpected path
Wednesday, September 21, 2016
Boston, Massachusetts
Sarah Zuckerman, Executive Director, E4E-Boston
To ensure teachers’ perspectives and expertise are not missing from policy, E4E-Boston Executive Director Sarah Zuckerman shares more about her own experience and an upcoming opportunity for Boston teachers to get involved...