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. »
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In Lieu of New Evaluations, City Looks To Options In New Contract
May 17, 2012 – NYC Chancellor Walcott announced that teachers with two U-ratings will be eligible for termination and that teachers in the ATR pool for longer than a year can take buyouts, but the city still does not have an agreement for new evaluations. »
Three E4E Teachers Share Their Thoughts on Data Reports with WNET
May 16, 2012 – E4E-NY teachers Melissa Aar, Lori Wheal, and Mariya Pushkantser each express what they think about the release of teacher data reports on a local WNET news special. »
E4E NY Teacher Laura Klein: The Student Who Made Me A Better Teacher
May 14, 2012 – E4E-NY teacher Laura Klein describes a relationship over multiple years with a student who challenged her to become a better teacher over the course of their time together. »
"Why Don't We Have Any White Kids?"
May 11, 2012 – In-depth interviews with students and teachers at Explore Charter school in East Flatbush, Brooklyn reveal divergent attitudes about race, segregation, and schools. How do schools reinforce or overcome segregation, and what is a teacher's role? »
E4E NY Teacher Neal Gorka: We Need to Reimagine The Profession
May 9, 2012 – Bronx teacher and E4E-NY member Neal Gorka argues that teaching is a dynamic job, requiring teachers to take on many roles - but our systems for preparing, mentoring, and giving feedback to teachers are nowhere near as complex. »
Teaching Me About Teaching
May 4, 2012 – Charles Blow plans to thank his mother, a teacher, for Teacher Appreciation Week, but he also stresses the importance of attracting and retaining great teachers to elevate the profession. »
Three Ways to Celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week with E4E!
May 4, 2012 – May 7 through 11 is Teacher Appreciation Week, and we're celebrating in big ways at E4E. If you're a teacher, celebrate yourself and your colleagues, and if you're not, show teachers some love! »
E4E Teacher Tamara Gilkes: Sacrificing Ownership
May 1, 2012 – E4E-NY teacher Tamara Gilkes awaits the day when families like hers and her students' in the Bronx won't have to sacrifice their dreams of owning a home for their children to get a good education. »
Congratulations to Ryan Hall, Fishman Prize Finalist!
May 1, 2012 – This week, TNTP announced four winners of the new $25,000 Fishman Prize for excellence in teaching. E4E-NY teacher Ryan Hall, who teaches eighth grade math in Brooklyn, was one of the eight additional national finalists for the prize. »
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