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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
Massachusetts
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
California
“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
California
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
California
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. ...
Educators for Excellence-Los Angeles Reacts to the Withdrawn Plans to Extend the School Year
Wednesday, May 5, 2021
California
Educators for Excellence-Los Angeles (E4E-Los Angeles), a teacher-led organization, today reacted to the decision to withdraw plans to extend the school year to make up for lost learning time and...
Educators for Excellence-Connecticut Reacts to Appropriations Committee Budget
Wednesday, April 21, 2021
Connecticut
Educators for Excellence-Connecticut (E4E-CT), a teacher-led organization, today commended the Appropriations Committee Chairs, Senator Cathy Osten and Representative Toni Walker, and all committee members who voted for including parts of...
Educators for Excellence Reacts to Chauvin Trial Verdict
Tuesday, April 20, 2021
National, Minnesota
Educators for Excellence, a teacher-led organization, reacted to the jury’s verdict today finding Derek Chauvin guilty on all charges — second-degree murder, third-degree murder, and manslaughter — in the death of George...
Educators for Excellence Reacts to Unprecedented Education Increases in President’s Proposed Budget
Friday, April 9, 2021
National
April 9 (New York) — Educators for Excellence, a teacher-led organization, reacted to President Biden’s proposed 2022 budget, which includes a 41% increase in the U.S. Department...
Educators for Excellence Boston Congratulates and Looks Forward to Working with Mayor Kim Janey
Tuesday, March 23, 2021
Massachusetts
March 23 (Boston) — Educators for Excellence Boston (E4E-Boston), a teacher-led organization, congratulates Kim Janey on her historic elevation to become the first Black person and the first woman to serve...
Educators for Excellence-Los Angeles Reacts to Tentative Reopening Plan
Thursday, March 11, 2021
California
March 11 (Los Angeles) — Educators for Excellence-Los Angeles (E4E-Los Angeles), a teacher-led organization, today reacted to Los Angeles Unified School District and United Teachers Los Angeles tentative agreement on...
Educators for Excellence-New York Reacts to Reopening Plan
Monday, March 8, 2021
New York
March 8 (New York) — Educators for Excellence-New York (E4E-New York), a teacher-led organization, reacted to New York City Public Schools’ updated reopening plan. "While this is yet another major change,...