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NYC teachers launch major TV blitz calling for Albany to put in place a meaningful teacher evaluation system now
February 19, 2013 -
A newly-released 30-second spot features NYC teachers calling on Albany to implement a meaningful evaluation system now. »
Statement from Ama Nyamekye, Executive Director of Educators 4 Excellence-Los Angeles, on teacher evaluation implementation
February 15, 2013 -
Basing 30% of an educator's evaluation on student achievement data is a decisive step toward equity in L.A. schools. »
NYC teachers launch petition campaign in support of meaningful evaluation system
February 4, 2013 -
E4E-NY teachers laid out priorities for a default evaluation system if the city and UFT can’t reach a deal. »
Statement from Jonathan Schleifer, Executive Director of Educators 4 Excellence-New York, on Governor Cuomo's Support for a Default Evaluation System
January 30, 2013 -
A default evaluation system is exactly the kind of leadership needed for teachers to receive the support they need, says Jonathan. »
Statement from Jonathan Schleifer, Executive Director of Educators 4 Excellence-New York, on Mayor Bloomberg’s budget proposal
January 29, 2013 -
Not only are teachers losing out on feedback, but they're also facing unnecessary layoffs - both of which will harm teachers and students. »
Statement from Ama Nyamekye, Executive Director of Educators 4 Excellence-Los Angeles, on ratification of teacher evaluation agreement
January 22, 2013 –
Through this agreement, L.A. teachers have sent a strong message about their desire for meaningful feedback - though key implementation questions remain. »
Statement from Jonathan Schleifer, Executive Director of Educators 4 Excellence-New York, on failure to come to an agreement on teacher evaluation
January 18, 2013 –
Jonathan shows that yesterday's failure to reach a deal will stall progress for New York City teachers and students. »
Statement from Jonathan Schleifer, Executive Director of Educators 4 Excellence – New York, on Governor Cuomo’s State Of The State Address
January 9, 2013 –
E4E applauds the governor for focusing on education, and urges New York City's district and union to come together on a meaningful evaluation system. »
Statement from Sydney Morris and Evan Stone, Co-Founders and Co-CEOs of Educators 4 Excellence, on MET Project report
January 8, 2013 –
The report shows the impact of multi-measured evaluations and reflects what E4E members have long advocated for. »
With deadline for evaluation system rapidly approaching, classroom teachers launch testimonial campaign to get a deal done
January 4, 2013 –
E4E-NY teachers set 2013 New Year's resolutions, making the case for a fair evaluation system to accomplish their goals. »
Statement from Jonathan Schleifer, Executive Director of Educators 4 Excellence-New York, on Governor Cuomo's Education Reform Commission's Recommendations
January 2, 2013 –
The commission's recommendations recognize the value of excellent educators, but evaluations are needed first to recognize and support teachers' work. »
E4E Statement on Chancellor’s Call for an Evaluation Deal by December 21st
December 5, 2012 –
It is critical to get a deal done by the state's Jan. 17 deadline, but any system must be meaningful and multi-measured. »
NYC Classroom Teachers March on City Hall to Call for an Evaluation Deal
December 2, 2012 –
With $300 million at stake, Educators 4 Excellence teachers urged the UFT and DOE to put a system in place. »
Ama Nyamekye, executive director of Educators 4 Excellence-Los Angeles, issued the following statement today on the teacher evaluation agreement announced between the Los Angeles Unified School District and United Teachers Los Angeles
December 1, 2012 –
LAUSD and UTLA have taken a step in the right direction, but feedback frequency and ratings could be better. »
Statement from Ama Nyamekye, Executive Director of Educators 4 Excellence-Los Angeles, on passage of Prop 30
November 7, 2012 –
Passing Prop 30 delivers a huge victory for California's students and teachers. »
Statement from Ama Nyamekye, Executive Director of Educators 4 Excellence-Los Angeles, on California Supreme Court's Decision to Not Take Up the Reed Case
October 25, 2012 –
E4E teachers will continue to advocate for every child's right to receive a high-quality education, says Ama. »
Statement from Ama Nyamekye, Executive Director of Educators 4 Excellence-Los Angeles, on lack of action on Race to the Top
October 24, 2012 –
LAUSD and UTLA need to move forward on an evaluation system. »
Statement from Educators 4 Excellence Executive Director Ama Nyamekye on Proposition 30 and Proposition 38
October 19, 2012 –
Ama urges all Californians to vote "yes" on both propositions. »
Statement of Educators 4 Excellence Executive Director Ama Nyamekye on Today's Court of Appeals Decision to Reverse Reed v. State of California
August 11, 2012 –
As Ama explains, the decision takes the focus away from what is best for California's students. »
Statement of Educators 4 Excellence Co-Founder Sydney Morris on Judge's Ruling of Fate of 24 NYC Turnaround Schools
July 25, 2012 –
Sydney summarizes the court battle's distraction from the need for an agreement on teacher evaluations. »
Educators 4 Excellence Names New Executive Director to Lead the Organization in New York City
June 29, 2012 –
A former classroom teacher with deep experience in policy and advocacy, Jonathan Schleifer will run the day-to-day operations of E4E’s flagship chapter and work with E4E-NY’s members to advocate for change. »
Educators 4 Excellence Members Propose New Principal Evaluation System to Improve Teacher Quality
June 13, 2012 –
E4E-LA's Teacher Evaluation Policy Team proposes an innovative system for evaluating teachers that is designed to maximize feedback and support while giving teachers control over how they are measured. »
Press Release: E4E Co-Founders' Statement on Chancellor Walcott's Teacher Effectiveness Proposals
May 17, 2012 –
Read the recent statement from Evan Stone and Sydney Morris on Chancellor Walcott's earlier statement regarding teacher effectiveness. »
Educators 4 Excellence Members Propose New Principal Evaluation System to Improve Teacher Quality
March 7, 2012 –
The plan would give principals credit for retaining great teachers and creating a more conducive learning environment, among other measures. »
Statement of E4E Co-Founder Evan Stone on New York Teacher Data Report Ruling
February 22, 2012 –
While we strongly support teachers receiving quality feedback about their performance, including how much they're helping their students progress on state tests, publicizing these results on the front page of newspapers will not help improve teacher effectiveness. »
Statement of E4E Co-Founders Sydney Morris and Evan Stone on New York's Teacher Evaluation Agreement
February 16, 2012 –
New York's historic agreement will for the first time give classroom teachers the meaningful feedback they need to improve their performance and help their students achieve. This multi-measured solution is very much in line with what E4E members proposed nearly a year ago. »
Educators 4 Excellence Expands to Los Angeles to Elevate the Voices of Thousands More Teachers
December 1, 2011 –
In response to demand from LAUSD teachers, Educators 4 Excellence has launched a second teacher-led chapter in Los Angeles, California.»
Statement of Educators 4 Excellence Co-Founders Sydney Morris and Evan Stone on 2011 Tenure Decisions
July 27, 2011 – We applaud Mayor Bloomberg's efforts to make tenure decisions more meaningful and look forward to offering feedback from teachers on how to improve the process even further. »
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