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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.
New Report Sheds Light on How to Make Hartford’s Teaching Profession More Sustainable
Wednesday, December 18, 2024
Connecticut – Hartford, Connecticut
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.
NAEP Scores Confirm Pandemic Learning Loss, Need for Teacher-Led Change in Connecticut
Monday, October 24, 2022
Connecticut, Connecticut – Bridgeport, Connecticut – Hartford, Connecticut – New Haven
October 24 (Connecticut) - 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 utterly...
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...
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-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-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-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 Congratulates Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona on Confirmation
Monday, March 1, 2021
National, Boston, Chicago, Connecticut, Los Angeles, Minnesota, New York
Washington D.C. — Evan Stone, Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Educators for Excellence, a teacher-led organization that seeks to elevate the voices of teachers in education policy, today congratulated Secretary Miguel...
On the Eve of Dr. Cardona's Confirmation Hearing, Survey of America’s Teachers Highlights Roadmap for Recovery and Transformation
Tuesday, February 2, 2021
National, Boston, Chicago, Connecticut, Los Angeles, Minnesota, New York
Feb. 2 (New York) — Educators for Excellence (E4E), a teacher-led organization, today released results from the 2021 edition of Voices from the Classroom, the most comprehensive national survey of...
E4E Congratulates President Biden and Shares Priorities for the New Administration
Wednesday, January 20, 2021
National, Boston, Chicago, Connecticut, Los Angeles, Minnesota, New York
Educators for Excellence, a teacher-led organization, would like to congratulate Joe Biden on his inauguration as the 46th president of the United States. We would also like to recognize Kamala...
Educators for Excellence Reacts to the Nomination of Dr. Miguel Cardona as Secretary of Education
Tuesday, December 22, 2020
National, Connecticut
December 22 (New York) — Educators for Excellence, a teacher-led organization that seeks to elevate the voices of teachers in education policy, today congratulated Miguel A. Cardona on his likely nomination as...
Educators for Excellence-Connecticut Congratulates the Hartford Teachers Together Slate on their Victory in the Hartford Federation of Teachers Union Election
Friday, June 5, 2020
Connecticut
June 5 (Hartford) — On Friday, June 5, Educators for Excellence-Connecticut reacted to the news that the Hartford Teachers Together slate had secured all leadership positions in the Hartford Federation...
Survey of America’s Educators on Teaching During and After the COVID-19 Outbreak
Thursday, May 28, 2020
National, Boston, Chicago, Connecticut, Los Angeles, Minnesota, New York
May 28 (New York) — Educators for Excellence (E4E), a teacher-led organization, released results today from Voices from the (Virtual) Classroom, a nationally representative survey of public school teachers exploring…
Survey of America’s Teachers Outlines Policy Priorities as Election Season Begins
Wednesday, January 22, 2020
National, Boston, Chicago, Connecticut, Los Angeles, Minnesota, New York
Jan. 22 (New York) — Educators for Excellence (E4E), a teacher-led organization, released results today from the Voices from the Classroom 2020 survey, the most comprehensive national survey of...
Survey of America’s Teachers Outlines Policy Priorities for Nation and Connecticut
Wednesday, January 22, 2020
Connecticut
Jan. 22 (New Haven) — Educators for Excellence (E4E), a teacher-led organization, released results today from the Voices from the Classroom 2020 survey, the most comprehensive national survey of public...
Reimagine, Represent Roundtable: Educators for Excellence Calls for Diversity in the Teaching Force
Thursday, October 24, 2019
National, Boston, Chicago, Connecticut, Los Angeles, Minnesota, New York
October 24 (Washington, D.C.) – Educators for Excellence (E4E), a teacher-led organization, today hosted a conversation with teachers, students and education experts to advocate for programs and funding to ensure that the...
Teachers and Education Leaders Unite on Shared Call to Action to Strengthen Teacher Diversity
Thursday, September 12, 2019
National, Boston, Chicago, Connecticut, Los Angeles, Minnesota, New York
September 12 (New York) — As presidential candidates...
Educators for Excellence-Connecticut Congratulates Dr. Miguel Cardona on his Appointment as Connecticut's Education Commissioner
Thursday, July 18, 2019
Connecticut
July 18 (New Haven) — Educators for Excellence-Connecticut (E4E-Connecticut), a teacher-led organization, congratulates Meriden Assistant Superintendent of Schools, Miguel Cardona, on his appointment as the state’s new education commissioner. “Our...
Educators for Excellence Condemns Abuse of Migrant Children
Friday, June 28, 2019
National, Boston, Chicago, Connecticut, Los Angeles, Minnesota, New York
June 28 (New York) — Educators for Excellence (E4E), a teacher-led organization, expressed their dismay about how separating migrant families, threatening unprecedented ICE raids and detaining children in deplorable conditions impacts children across...
Educators for Excellence-Connecticut Reacts to Legislative Wins, Missed Opportunities
Friday, June 7, 2019
Connecticut
June 7 (New Haven) - Educators for Excellence-Connecticut (E4E-Connecticut), a teacher-led organization, responded to the successful passage of state legislation (SB 1022 and SB 1020) that would enhance efforts to recruit...
Educators for Excellence-Connecticut Applauds State Senate for Passing An Act Concerning Minority Teacher Recruitment and Retention
Wednesday, May 29, 2019
Connecticut
May 29 (New Haven) - Educators for Excellence-Connecticut (E4E-Connecticut), a teacher-led organization, applauds the Connecticut State Senate for unanimously passing An Act Concerning Minority Teacher...