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NAEP Scores Confirm Pandemic Learning Loss, Need for Teacher-Led Change in LA
Monday, October 24, 2022
Los Angeles
October 24 (Los Angeles) - Today, the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) released the first comprehensive look at student learning in districts and states across the country since 2019—an...
NAEP Scores Confirm Pandemic Learning Loss, Need for Teacher-Led Change
Monday, October 24, 2022
National
October 24 (New York) - Today, the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) released the first comprehensive look at student learning in districts and states across the country since 2019—an...
New York City Educators Reveal New Survey, Pointing to Education Crisis As School Year Begins
Wednesday, August 31, 2022
New York
New York City Educators Reveal New Survey, Pointing to Education Crisis As School Year Begins August 31 (New York) – Educators gathered on the steps of City Hall for a...
NEW POLICY BRIEF REVEALS NEED TO SPECIFICALLY RETAIN TEACHERS OF COLOR, OPPORTUNITIES TO DO SO
Wednesday, July 27, 2022
National
July 27 (New York) – Despite mounting national concerns about teachers leaving the classroom, a significant majority (86%) of teachers intend to stay. However, teachers of color, who are...
Over 800 NYC Educators Call for Update On Mosaic Curriculum
Tuesday, July 26, 2022
New York
Tuesday, July 26, 2022 – NEW YORK – During the last several months, over 800 New York City educators have signed a petition calling on Chancellor David Banks to provide...
SURVEY DATA REVEALS TEACHERS BELIEVE SCHOOLS ARE NOT SUPPORTING LGBTQ+ STUDENTS
Wednesday, June 29, 2022
National
Report highlights advocacy opportunity to support building inclusive environments for LGBTQ+ students June 29 (New York) – Despite...
LA Educators, Seeking Drastic Changes to System, are the Focus of New Report About Teachers’ and Students' Needs in the Classroom
Tuesday, June 14, 2022
Los Angeles
Sofia Quintanar, [email protected] Tuesday, June 14, 2022 – LOS ANGELES - Educators for Excellence, a non-partisan, not-for-profit organization, today released the results of their Los Angeles...
NEW CHICAGO TEACHER SURVEY REVEALS LESSONS ON TEACHER SENTIMENT AND RETENTION
Wednesday, May 18, 2022
Chicago
Chicago, IL – Despite mounting national concerns about teachers leaving the classroom, a significant majority (83%) of Chicago Public Schools (CPS) teachers intend to stay, according to...
Connecticut legislation did not pass HB5283 to fully fund education throughout the state
Wednesday, May 4, 2022
Connecticut
May 4 (Hartford) — The State House and Senate did not pass school funding bill HB5283 this legislative session. Educators for Excellence - Connecticut (E4E-CT) has been actively supporting HB5283...
Educators for Excellence New Study Takes the Temperature of the American Education System from National Sample of Diverse Educators
Thursday, April 28, 2022
National
“Voices from the Classroom 2022” is The Only Survey to Examine How Educators of Color Think About the Education System in a Post-Pandemic World. Study Also...
Children’s mental health bill comes out of committee, one step closer to more SEL and mental health support in schools
Monday, March 28, 2022
Connecticut
Educators for Excellence-Connecticut Children’s mental health bill comes out of committee, one step closer to more SEL and mental health support in schools March 25 — (Hartford) Children’s mental health...
School funding bills come out of committee, one step closer to fully funding education
Friday, March 25, 2022
Connecticut
Educators for Excellence-Connecticut School funding bills come out of committee, one step closer to fully funding education March 25 (Hartford) — School Funding bill HB5283 has passed out of the...
Educators for Excellence-Boston State Director Lisa Lazare Response to Superintendent Brenda Cassellius’ Resignation
Monday, February 7, 2022
Boston
February 7 (Boston) — Educators for Excellence-Boston (E4E-Boston), a teacher-led organization, reacted to the announcement on February 7, 2022 that Superintendent of Boston Public Schools (BPS), Brenda Cassellius, would resign...
Educators for Excellence-Los Angeles Congratulates New LAUSD Superintendent Alberto Carvalho
Thursday, December 9, 2021
Los Angeles
“As an educator, I am thrilled to have a leader who has served in the classroom and as a principal appointed to head our district,” said Joni Badar, an eighth...
Educators for Excellence-New York Congratulates David Banks on his Appointment as Schools Chancellor
Wednesday, December 8, 2021
New York
“As a New York City educator, I am beyond excited by the appointment of David Banks as the new Chancellor of our schools,” said Omar Soriano, a third grade teacher at...
E4E-LA Announces Sarina Sande as New Executive Director
Tuesday, November 16, 2021
Los Angeles
Former LAUSD educator to take the helm of teacher-led organization in Los Angeles November 2 (Los Angeles) — Educators for Excellence-Los Angeles (E4E-Los Angeles), a teacher-led organization, is proud to...
Educators for Excellence-Los Angeles Announces Teacher-Informed Policy Priorities
Wednesday, October 20, 2021
Teacher members look forward to advocating for issues including equitable funding, culturally relevant education and more holistic assessments October 20 (Los Angeles, CA) — Educators for Excellence-Los Angeles (E4E-LA), a...
Educators for Excellence-Chicago Reacts to Pedro Martinez’s Appointment as CEO of Chicago Public Schools
Wednesday, September 15, 2021
Chicago
September 15 (Chicago) - Educators for Excellence-Chicago (E4E-Chicago), a teacher-led organization, congratulated former San Antonio Superintendent, Pedro Martinez, on becoming the next CEO of Chicago Public Schools. “I’m excited that...
Educators for Excellence-Connecticut Reacts to Governor Lamont’s Student Loan Subsidy Program
Monday, August 23, 2021
Connecticut
Educators for Excellence-Connecticut (E4E-Connecticut), a teacher-led organization, today reacted to Governor Lamont signing student loan subsidy legislation for educators who commit to serving in Connecticut’s highest need school districts. “Governor...
Educators for Excellence-Connecticut Congratulates Charlene M. Russell-Tucker on Her Appointment as Connecticut Education Commissioner
Thursday, August 19, 2021
Connecticut
Educators for Excellence-Connecticut (E4E-Connecticut), a teacher-led organization, congratulates Charlene M. Russell-Tucker on her appointment as the state’s new education commissioner. “As we return to the classroom for another year of...
Educators for Excellence-Los Angeles Reacts to Announcement on Teacher Vaccination and Covid Testing
Wednesday, August 11, 2021
Los Angeles
Educators for Excellence-Los Angeles (E4E-Los Angeles), a teacher-led organization, today reacted to Governor Newsom’s announcement that all teachers must have proof of vaccination or face regular testing. “Families and their...
Educators for Excellence-Minnesota Celebrates Teacher-Led Legislative Wins in Newly-Passed E-12 Education Omnibus Bill
Wednesday, June 30, 2021
Minnesota
Educators for Excellence-Minnesota, a teacher-led organization, celebrated a number of legislative wins for students and teachers that were included in the E-12 education omnibus bill passed by the legislature. The...
Educators for Excellence-Connecticut Reacts to Passage of 2021 Biennium Budget
Thursday, June 24, 2021
Connecticut
Educators for Excellence-Connecticut (E4E-CT), a teacher-led organization, commended the Governor and legislative leaders for passing a biennium budget that includes more than $100 million in additional funding for education and...
Educators for Excellence Reacts to the Department of Education Guidance on Title IX for Gender Identity and Sexual Orientation
Wednesday, June 16, 2021
National, Minnesota
Educators for Excellence, a teacher-led organization, today celebrated the guidance from the U.S. Department of Education that Title IX protections extend to gender identity and sexual orientation. “I applaud the...
Educators for Excellence-New York Reacts to Elimination of Option for Remote Learning this Fall
Monday, May 24, 2021
New York
Educators for Excellence-New York (E4E-New York), a teacher-led organization, reacted to Mayor Bill de Blasio’s announcement that there will not be a remote option when schools reopen in the fall. ...