Discover original insights from E4E educators working to make positive changes for students and the teaching profession.
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...
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...
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
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...
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 city’s curricula...
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...
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.
Voices from the Classroom to the White House
Thursday, March 25, 2021
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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,...
Education Policy Priorities for the Biden Administration and 117th Congress: Recommendations from Educators for Excellence
Thursday, December 17, 2020
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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 report, ”
The Bulletin Board: Back to School
Friday, September 11, 2020
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The Bulletin Board: Invest in Kids, Not Cops
Thursday, July 16, 2020
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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...
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 June, 1837…I put on my Sunday...
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
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 into...
The Bulletin Board: Inequities Highlighted by Pandemic
Thursday, March 26, 2020
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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...
COVID-19: Resources for Educators
Monday, March 16, 2020
National, Boston, Chicago, Connecticut, Los Angeles, Minnesota, New York
During this time of uncertainty and fear around COVID-19, we know you are concerned for your family, your students, their families, and our greater community. All of us at E4E are,...
The Bulletin Board: Teacher Compensation
Thursday, March 5, 2020
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Chalk Talk: Liz Haela
Thursday, February 27, 2020
New York
Since she was a child, Liz Haela knew she wanted to be a journalist reporting on the Middle East as a homage to her heritage. With her mind set on the future, she put herself through college to...
The Bulletin Board: Unions After Janus
Thursday, February 13, 2020
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The Bulletin Board: 2020 National Teacher Survey Results
Wednesday, January 22, 2020
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Chalk Talk: Tracy Netter and Dan Gannon
Thursday, January 2, 2020
National, Chicago, New York
“Teachers aren’t asked nearly often enough what they think about the issues that are impacting our students, schools, and profession,” said Tracy Netter, a visual arts teacher from...
The Bulletin Board: Early Childhood Education
Friday, November 22, 2019
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