Informed by our classroom experience, in addition to quality research within the education field, Educators 4 Excellence policy papers and issue analyses offer insights into issues affecting student achievement and the teaching profession.

Read E4E Publications

Look at this page for links to issue papers by our policy teams – teams of teachers who study and report on an issue – and other publications from E4E. Read more >>

Teacher Effectiveness

Student success depends upon quality teaching. Read more >>

Teacher Evaluations

Teachers should be evaluated across multiple measures. Read more >>

Teacher Tenure

Tenure should represent a significant professional milestone. Read more >>

Teacher Preparation

Effective teaching begins with effective preparation. Read more >>

Pathways

Pay structures and leadership opportunities are an integral part of recruiting, retaining, and supporting all great teachers. Read more >>

Principal Evaluations

Teachers can do even more when administrators are supported and evaluated through multiple measures.
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Layoff Policy

In the event that teacher layoffs are unavoidable, decisions should be made to ensure that effective teachers stay in the classroom. Read more >>

Common Core State Standards

The Common Core State Standards are an attempt to develop a set of shared expectations for student readiness. Read more >>

NCLB/ESEA

The Elementary and Secondary Education Act (1965) provides federal funding for education programs in states. Read more >>