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NAEP Scores Reflect Continued Post-Pandemic Learning Decline, Need for Sustained Focus and Resources
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
National
The latest results underscore the need for educational recovery to remain a top priority in every city, every state, and for the federal government.
Educators for Excellence–New York’s Statement on New York City’s National Assessment of Educational Progress Results
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
New York
Marielys Divanne, Executive Director of Educators for Excellence–New York (E4E-NY), issued the following statement regarding the latest National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) results.
E4E-CT reacts to Governor Lamont’s education focus during the 2025 State of the State Address
Tuesday, January 14, 2025
Connecticut
We are committed to working with Governor Lamont, the Connecticut State Legislature, partner organizations, and Connecticut educators to close the statewide funding and opportunity gaps.
E4E-New York Statement on New Proposals to Improve Financial Literacy
Friday, January 10, 2025
New York
Marielys Divanne, Executive Director of Educators for Excellence–New York, issued the following statement in response to new proposals from Mayor Adams and the New York State Education Department prioritizing financial...
E4E-Chicago Statement on Firing of CPS CEO Pedro Martinez by Unelected School Board
Saturday, December 21, 2024
Chicago
E4E-Chicago Statement on Special Session of Board of Education and Potential Termination of CPS CEO Pedro Martinez
Friday, December 20, 2024
Chicago
Evan Stone, Co-Founder and CEO of Educators for Excellence issued the following statement regarding the last-minute Friday special session of the Chicago Board of Education, where the termination of CPS...
New Report Sheds Light on How to Make Hartford’s Teaching Profession More Sustainable
Wednesday, December 18, 2024
Connecticut – Hartford, Connecticut
New Report Offers Unprecedented Insights Into NYC Reads Initiative
Monday, December 16, 2024
New York
Hundreds of educators shed light on the city’s signature literacy initiative in a new report, Reading Between the Lines: Teacher Perspective on NYC Reads Implementation
E4E - MASSACHUSETTS JOINS “NO ON 2” COALITION
Monday, October 21, 2024
Boston
Educators For Excellence
Educators for Excellence – Massachusetts (E4E-MA) joins the No on 2 coalition regarding MCAS in Massachusetts schools.
Statement on Resignation of Mayoral-Appointed School Board Members
Friday, October 4, 2024
Chicago
Educators for Excellence-Chicago (E4E-Chicago) expresses our deep concern over the imminent resignation of the mayoral-appointed Chicago school board members, a troubling development in the ongoing turmoil within Chicago Public Schools...
Educators for Excellence-New York Responds To NYC Public Schools Leadership Transition
Wednesday, September 25, 2024
New York
Educators for Excellence Celebrates Court Win, Praising Affirmation of Educators’ Right to Exercise Democratic Values
Friday, August 30, 2024
Chicago
Illinois Federal Judge dismisses with prejudice a 2022 suit filed by the Chicago Teachers Union Against Educators for Excellence
New Test Score Data Shows Bright Spots, but Ongoing Work is Necessary for Longer-Term Success
Thursday, August 22, 2024
New York
E4E-NY voiced optimism today over early indicators from the newly released New York State test score data for the 2023-24 school year, highlighting the importance of long-term investment in the...
Educators for Excellence (E4E) Celebrates Significant Win in the MA Legislature's FY25 Budget
Monday, July 22, 2024
Boston
The MA Legislature adopted its FY 2025 budget, which includes a critical amendment that requires the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) to study the impacts of layoffs on...
Educators for Excellence-Los Angeles Celebrates Culturally Relevant Education Curriculum in LAUSD
Tuesday, July 16, 2024
Los Angeles
LAUSD announced that a culturally relevant education rubric will be adopted and implemented in the district textbook adoption process.
New York City Leadership Announces Historic Investment In Math Instruction, Following Advocacy from Educators
Monday, June 24, 2024
New York
Mayor Adams and Chancellor Banks announced plans to make historic investments in middle school mathematics curriculum and professional learning, addressing an urgent need for high-quality math instruction, with the launch...
New Survey Reveals a Teaching Profession in Crisis, as Outlook Remains at an All-Time Low
Thursday, May 16, 2024
National
Educators for Excellence Calls for Urgent Reimagination of the Teaching Profession as the 2024 Election Cycle Ramps Up
On Teacher Appreciation Day, Educators and Advocates Call Upon NYC Leaders to Address Math Achievement Crisis
Tuesday, May 7, 2024
New York
Following NYC Reads, which made a historic investment in literacy instruction, educators and advocates say a similar initiative is needed for math
Educators for Excellence-New York Applauds New Agreement To Extend Mayoral Control
Monday, April 22, 2024
New York
The extension of mayoral control will provide consistent leadership throughout the city’s historic literacy overhaul
Advocates Unveil Groundbreaking Petition and Call On Chicago Teachers Union to Support School Board Compensation
Monday, April 1, 2024
Chicago
As momentum for school board compensation in Chicago accelerates, a large coalition of community organizations, educators, and Chicagoans demand public support from CTU
Educators for Excellence-Chicago Applauds Illinois Lawmakers for Historic School Board Legislation
Thursday, March 7, 2024
Chicago
Advocates say equitable school board maps and the inclusion of a Black Student Achievement Advisory Committee are massive wins for Chicago’s school system
Educators for Excellence-Connecticut Reacts to Governor Lamont’s New Budget Proposal
Wednesday, February 7, 2024
Connecticut
Educators for Excellence-Connecticut (E4E-Connecticut), a teacher-led organization, today reacted to Governor Lamont moving $150 million dollars from ECS to other parts of his budget.
E4E-NY Applauds Governor Kathy Hochul’s Proposed Investment In Statewide Reading Instruction
Thursday, January 4, 2024
New York
In advance of next week’s State of the State address, Governor Kathy Hochul unveiled her Back to Basics plan to improve reading proficiency in New York today. In response to New...
Webinar Spotlights the Current State of NYC Reads and New York City’s Literacy Instruction Overhaul
Thursday, December 7, 2023
New York
The event comes amid the NYC Reads rollout, and shortly after the release of PISA results, which showed unprecedented declines in learning
Webinar to Spotlight the Current State of NYC Reads and New York City’s Literacy Instruction Overhaul
Thursday, November 30, 2023
New York
E4E-NY in collaboration with the Knowledge Matters Campaign, is set to host a webinar on Wednesday, December 6th at 5:00 p.m., spotlighting the current state of NYC Reads.