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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...
Educators for Excellence Statement on the Trump Administration’s Release of Unlawfully Withheld Federal Education Funds
Friday, July 25, 2025
National
Evan Stone, Co-Founder and CEO of Educators for Excellence, issued the following statement in response to the Trump administration’s reversal in withholding nearly $7 billion from our nation’s students:
Educators for Excellence Urges Congress to Vote No on the Budget Reconciliation Bill
Wednesday, June 25, 2025
National
Let’s call what’s happening in the halls of Congress this week what it is: a deliberate and shameful attempt to hide disastrous policymaking from public view.
Educators for Excellence-Connecticut Reacts to Connecticut Legislature Finalizing Budget Negotiations
Tuesday, June 3, 2025
Connecticut
“For the first time in our state’s history, the Education Cost Sharing (ECS) formula has received full funding, and we welcome this achievement,” said Daniel Pearson, Executive Director of Educators...
Educators for Excellence Statement on the Passage of House Budget Reconciliation Legislation
Thursday, May 22, 2025
National
The House’s reconciliation legislation, passed in the middle of the night, would devastate teachers, students, and schools nationwide.
Educators for Excellence Statement on federal tax-credit scholarship plan
Tuesday, May 13, 2025
National
Evan Stone, Co-Founder and CEO
Evan Stone, Co-Founder and CEO of Educators for Excellence, issued the following statement in response to draft tax legislation that includes a federal tax-credit scholarship plan proposed initially in the...
Teachers Reject Trump’s Education Agenda as Educator Optimism Plummets, Survey Finds
Monday, May 5, 2025
National
On the heels of Trump’s proposed historic education funding cuts, Educators for Excellence’s 8th annual “Voices from the Classroom” survey shows teachers across political lines oppose his education-related actions and...
Statement on $1 Billion in Cuts to Mental Health Grants for Schools
Thursday, May 1, 2025
National
Evan Stone, Co-Founder and CEO
A statement from E4E Co-Founder and CEO Evan Stone, following the announcement by the U.S. Department of Education of the cancellation of $1 billion in mental health grants to schools.
Following Educators for Excellence-Chicago Advocacy, School Board Establishes Black Student Achievement Committee
Friday, April 25, 2025
Chicago
After months of persistent advocacy from educators and community members, the Chicago school board has officially established the Black Student Achievement Committee
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...
Educators for Excellence-Chicago Slams School Board for Failure to Prioritize Black Students
Wednesday, April 16, 2025
Chicago
Dr. Marlena Little, Executive Director of Educators for Excellence–Chicago, issued the following statement after the city’s school board refused to add the Black Student Achievement Committee to its meeting agenda,...
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...
E4E-Chicago Names Dr. Marlena Little As Executive Director
Tuesday, April 1, 2025
Chicago
Dr. Marlena Little has been hired as the new Executive Director for E4E-Chicago.
E4E Responds to ESSER Funding Clawback by Trump Administration
Friday, March 28, 2025
National
The following is a statement from Educators for Excellence (E4E) Co-Founder and CEO Evan Stone, on reporting that the Trump Administration is halting final payments of COVID relief aid to...
New Report Says MN Read Act on Right Track, but Long-Term Success Hinges on Teacher Training
Monday, March 24, 2025
Minnesota
A report released by Educators for Excellence-Minnesota (E4E-MN) today reveals that while educators overwhelmingly support the Minnesota Reading to Ensure Academic Development (READ) Act’s emphasis on high-quality reading instruction, gaps...
Statement On President Trump’s Executive Order Calling for the Closure of the US Department of Education
Thursday, March 20, 2025
National
Evan Stone, Co-Founder and CEO
The following is a statement from Educators for Excellence Co-Founder and CEO Evan Stone, following the Trump Administration’s Issuing of an Executive Order Calling for the Dissolution of the US...
Statement on Massive Layoffs at the U.S. Department of Education
Wednesday, March 12, 2025
National
Evan Stone, Co-Founder and CEO
Cutting nearly half of the department’s staff threatens to throw federal education programs into chaos, disrupt key funding streams, and create uncertainty for the very schools that rely on these...
E4E's statement on intended dissolution of Department of Education, following memo sent by Secretary Linda McMahon
Tuesday, March 4, 2025
National
The following is a statement from Educators for Excellence on the intended dissolution of the United States Department of Education, following memo sent by newly confirmed Secretary of Education, Linda...
Statement on Likely Executive Order Proposing Dissolution of U.S. Department of Education
Wednesday, February 5, 2025
National
Evan Stone, Co-Founder and CEO
The following is a statement from Educators for Excellence Co-Founder and CEO Evan Stone, following numerous reports on the Trump Administration’s likely Executive Order proposing the dissolution of the United...
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...