Evan Stone

Illinois governor along with 16 other state leaders demand release of $7 billion in school funding Gov. JB Pritzker says the Trump administration is “abandoning their responsibility to our students” by withholding $7 billion in federal funding for schools.

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Voices from the Classroom Press Conference YouTube video by Educators for Excellence

TODAY: Tune in at 4 pm ET to hear from @RepJahanaHayes & @ed4excellence teacher leaders about our 2025 national #teachersurvey findings & what they mean for the future of public education in America. www.youtube.com/live/cZHMCtx...

Voices from the Classroom 2025: A Survey of America’s Educators We must reimagine public education, not dismantle it.

I’m thrilled to share Voices from the Classroom 2025–our 8th annual national #teachersurvey. This year’s report shows teachers across political lines oppose Trump’s education-related actions, but it also serves as a blueprint for a path forward. e4e.org/what-we-do/a...

"...The secret is the amazing team who mixes us all together. They are experts that operate with a service orientation, which is so rare. In short, the chefs are what make PIE great.” - @evanrstone.bsky.social of Educators for Excellence

“The firing of these critical staff members are just going to mean there is less oversight to ensure dollars go to the kids that they're intended to go to and that the rights of students across the country are protected.” Dad for All @evanrstone.bsky.social on CNN. www.instagram.com/reel/DHHdhUd...

If McMahon Really Wants to ‘Invest in Teachers,’ She Should Listen to Them Stone: Survey of educators show they value the exact programs and initiatives that the new secretary is prepared to cut.

Linda McMahon isn’t listening. If she truly wants to support teachers, her “Final Mission” would be to reimagine public education, not dismantle it. I examine the disconnect between her education agenda & what teachers actually want in an op-ed for The74 www.the74million.org/article/if-m...

The State of the Union Is up to Us | Opinion We must exploit the Trump administration's extreme overreach—an overreach that is offensive to the vast majority of Americans—conservative, liberals, and independents.

As the President addresses Congress tonight, some words about how We, The People can respond to this moment. The state of the union is up to us—and we must work every day to both push back and move forward. Our team at @democracyforward.org will do just that. www.newsweek.com/state-union-...

What the public wants is clear: 68% of voters in @all4ed.bsky.social’s national poll pick increasing funding for public schools, not vouchers. Our next Education Secretary should listen. #SpeakUpForEd #Edusky ProtectPublicEd.org

Here is our statement from Educators for Excellence on #NAEP... e4e.org/blog-news/pr...

In Los Angeles, a Teacher Residency Program Creates Bilingual Teachers | LA School Report Leer en español aquí George Lee, a third grade teacher at Camino Nuevo Charter Academy, speaks with the confident enthusiasm of someone who is where he belongs.  “I’m teaching in a neighborhood that I...

LOVE THIS! In Los Angeles, a Teacher Residency Program Creates Bilingual Teachers @LASchoolReport www.laschoolreport.com/in-los-angel...

1 in 8 NYC students experienced homelessness last year, analysis shows A record high of more than 146,000 students lived in temporary housing during the 2023-24 school year.

We need to do better in NYC. Students in temporary housing scoring proficient on state English and math exams was more than 20% points lower than their peers. Students in shelters dropped out of high school at a rate three times higher than those in permanent housing. shorturl.at/BkCQN