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Educators and Advocates Celebrate Mayoral Control Extension, Urge Extension of Class Size Mandate by End of Session
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
New York
The recently announced New York state budget features major wins worth celebrating, such as the extension of mayoral control for another two years.
Educators and Advocates Applaud Expansion of NYC Reads and NYC Solves
Thursday, May 21, 2026
New York
Expanding NYC Solves and Reads means more students will have access to high-quality, evidence-based instruction throughout their academic journey.
Educators, Advocates Unite to Call for Clean Extension of Mayoral Control in New York City Schools
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
New York
Failing to extend mayoral control could thwart academic progress for nearly one million students.
Educators to Lawmakers: Extend Mayoral Control
Tuesday, May 5, 2026
New York
Educators urge that Mayoral control makes that level of system-wide coherence possible, at the scale and complexity that New York City demands.
Advocates to Lawmakers: Extend Mayoral Control
Tuesday, May 5, 2026
New York
E4E-New York joins education advocates in calling on lawmakers to extend mayoral control.
E4E-NY Statement on Proposal to Keep Immigration Authorities Out Of Sensitive Locations and Protect the Universal Right to Education
Thursday, April 16, 2026
New York
Evan Stone, Co-Founder and CEO of Educators for Excellence, issued the following statement in response to Governor Hochul’s proposal to keep immigration authorities out of sensitive locations and protect every...
New Reports: Teachers Call for $200M Investment to Grow, Sustain, and Improve NYC Reads and NYC Solves
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
New York
New data from E4E-NY shows that educators are growing increasingly confident with NYC Reads and NYC Solves.
Statement On New NYC Education Cabinet: E4E-New York Applauds Steadfast Commitment to Reading and Math
Thursday, March 5, 2026
New York
We look forward to continuing to partner with this next chapter of NYC Public Schools leadership.
Educators for Excellence-New York (E4E-NY) Responds to Governor Kathy Hochul’s 2026 State of the State Message
Tuesday, January 13, 2026
New York
We’re beyond thrilled that in 2026, Governor Hochul plans to prioritize high-quality instruction and sustainable teacher pipelines – a direct response to what educators want and students need to succeed. The Governor’s...
Educators for Excellence-New York (E4E-NY) Congratulates Kamar Samuels on Appointment as NYC Public Schools Chancellor
Wednesday, December 31, 2025
New York
We’re thrilled to congratulate Kamar Samuels on his appointment as Chancellor of NYC Public Schools. Our city’s school system is gaining a leader with deep, firsthand experience inside the system...
Educators and Advocates Celebrate Passage of State Dyslexia and Dysgraphia Law
Thursday, December 11, 2025
New York
Today’s passage of A2687/S5569, which establishes a center for dyslexia and dysgraphia within the Department of Education, is a major step forward for the tens of thousands of New York students...
MEMORANDUM IN SUPPORT Assembly Bill A2687 (Carroll)/Senate Bill 5569 (Fahy)
Thursday, December 4, 2025
New York
Educators for Excellence – New York strongly supports Assembly Bill A.2687/S.5569, which would establish a center for dyslexia and dysgraphia within the department of education to enhance the identification and...
E4E-NY Congratulates Mayor-Elect Zohran Mamdani, Urges Continued Momentum on NYC Reads and NYC Solves
Tuesday, November 4, 2025
New York
“Educators for Excellence–New York (E4E-NY) congratulates Zohran Mamdani on his electoral victory. New York City’s students and educators deserve a more equitable and inclusive New York City, and we look forward...
E4E-New York Celebrates New York City Public Schools’Unprecedented ELA and Math State Test Score Growth
Monday, August 11, 2025
New York
Marielys Divanne, Executive Director of Educators for Excellence-New York, issued the following statement in response to today’s announced 3.5 and 7 point increases in the percentage of New York City...
Following Advocacy from E4E-NY Educators, NYCPS Expands NYC Reads and NYC Solves to Middle Schools
Monday, April 21, 2025
New York
Educators across New York City are celebrating NYC Public Schools’ announcement that both NYC Reads and NYC Solves will expand to additional schools and grade levels — a direct response...
Coalition of Education Leaders Urge NYC Mayoral Candidates to Double Down on NYC Reads and NYC Solves
Wednesday, April 2, 2025
New York
As the New York City mayoral primary gains momentum, a coalition of leading education advocacy groups issued a letter this morning, urging all declared and prospective candidates to publicly commit...
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-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...
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
Educators for Excellence-New York Responds To NYC Public Schools Leadership Transition
Wednesday, September 25, 2024
New York
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...
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...
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
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...