Educators for Excellence

NEW: Teacher leader Michael Simmon recently spoke with the New York Post about the impact of his school's cell phone ban.

"They [students] tell me the work has become easier, that it's easier for them to focus."

Read more! ⬇️

NYC teachers say phone ban in classrooms has caused ‘jaw dropping’ change in students’ attention “I’ve been astounded by how much of a shift it has been,” one teacher told The Post.

This is what Teacher Appreciation Month is all about 💚

Tell us about an educator you'd like to thank 👇

Thank you, Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani and Chancellor Kamar Samuels, for responding to teachers' advocacy.

Expanding NYC Reads and NYC Solves means more students will have access to high-quality, evidence-based instruction throughout their academic journey! 👏

Link to our full statement in the comments 👇

NYC’s next curriculum overhaul: elementary school math The math mandate marks one of Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s first major education initiatives outside early childhood.

WATCH: E4E recently testified at a School Board agenda review meeting to urge the board to put our educator mental health resolution on the docket for their next meeting.

Chicago has an opportunity to lead nationally on this issue. We hope the board will continue building on the momentum already underway and not let it go to waste!

Wednesday, May 13- Agenda Review Committee Meeting Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

Happy Teacher Appreciation Month! 🎉

Scenes from recent school visits in Minneapolis, where we spoke with educators about strengthening the language of the READ Act and protecting access to public education for all students, regardless of immigration status.

Do you know an educator who goes above and beyond to help students with learning disabilities thrive?

The NCLD is now accepting nominations for the 2026 Everyday Champion Awards.

The winner of each award category (3) receives $5,000! Submit your nomination today: https://apply.mykaleidoscope.com/program/2026EveryChampion

𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬 𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐩 𝐬𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐟𝐞𝐞𝐥 𝐬𝐞𝐞𝐧, 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐝, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐜𝐚𝐩𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐢𝐫 𝐟𝐮𝐥𝐥 𝐩𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐥.

📚𝐍𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐍𝐂𝐋𝐃’𝐬 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬 recognizing a 𝐊-𝟓 𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫, 𝐚 𝟔-𝟏𝟐 𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐚𝐧 𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐦 𝐦𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚 𝐝𝐢𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐬𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐋𝐃. Each award category will receive $5,000 and be honored at NCLD’s annual benefit in late 2026.

𝐊𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐬𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐰𝐡𝐨 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐛𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐠𝐧𝐢𝐳𝐞𝐝? 𝐒𝐞𝐥𝐟-𝐧𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐰𝐞𝐥𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞, 𝐭𝐨𝐨.

➡️𝐍𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐭𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲! https://ncld.co/42D89Ah

UPCOMING EVENT: CEO Evan Stone will moderate a virtual panel next week, hosted by Campaign for Grade-Level Reading. Register today to be a part of an important discussion on retaining a diverse teacher workforce! ➡️ https://glrcenter-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_tZDWcBAXS-qOijHv2B-VPw #/registration

We know teacher retention is a challenge. But what actually works?

Join us on May 19 (3:00–4:30 p.m. ET) for a conversation on what it takes to keep great educators in the classroom.

Panelists will discuss innovative strategic staffing models and opportunity culture frameworks that empower high-impact teachers to take on leadership roles and earn higher compensation while remaining in the classroom.

By examining the policy and leadership infrastructure needed to sustain these efforts, this session aims to help communities fundamentally change school conditions so that every student is supported by a stable, well-resourced, and diverse workforce.

Staying the Course: Strategies for sustaining and Retaining a Diverse Teacher Workforce
📅 May 19, 2026 | 3:00–4:30 p.m. ET

Register now! ➡ https://bit.ly/3LkTvIy

Teach Plus | The Education Trust | Educators for Excellence | Public Impact | William Penn Foundation

We're driving the momentum forward 👏

Thank you to everyone who joined us at our panel event on mental health in Chicago Public Schools (CPS) last month. Educators, school leaders, advocates, and more came together for an important discussion on how we can build a stronger, systemwide approach to supporting educator mental health.

We're proud to support Rep Jahana Hayes' resolution to designate May 4, 2026, through May 8, 2026, as Teacher Appreciation Week.

"Teachers shape the next generation of Americans every single day. They deserve an equal hand in shaping the policies that govern their work. This resolution is a meaningful step toward that reality." - E4E CEO Evan Stone

Hayes Introduces National Teacher Appreciation Week Resolution Hayes Introduces National Teacher Appreciation Week Resolution May 5, 2026 WASHINGTON, D.C.  – Today, Congresswoman Jahana Hayes (CT-05) introduced legislation to designate May 4, 2026, through May 8, 2026, as Teacher Appreciation Week. The legislation affirms that public school teachers should h...