named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Declaration of Teachers’ Principles and Beliefs
Foundational document developed by teachers that guides the organization’s mission and policy positions
National Policy Agenda
Five-year policy framework focused on six priorities: equitable funding, sustainable teacher roles, recruitment and retention of teachers of color, high-quality curriculum, assessment reform, and student wellbeing through inclusive classrooms
National Teacher Leader Council
Body of teacher leaders that informs policy development and advocacy strategy in partnership with the organization
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Education Policy Advocacy & Reform 2 activities
- Advocacy campaigns on federal and state education policyLeads targeted advocacy campaigns to influence federal and state education policies, including protecting the U.S. Department of Education, advancing a National Policy Agenda, and supporting legislative changes to funding formulas in Connecticut and New York City.
- Organizing a national network of educatorsBuilds and sustains a network of over 30,000 educators across multiple U.S. cities to advance a shared vision of equity and excellence in education and strengthen collective advocacy.
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Teachers Union Representation 2 activities
- Advocating for teacher leadership in education policyAdvocates for the inclusion of teacher leadership in education policy decisions at the district, state, and federal levels, including within teachers' unions and public discourse, with a focus on equity and structural reform.
- Facilitating educator-led policy development and union reformSupports educators in collaboratively identifying school challenges, developing solutions, and advocating for structural changes in teachers' unions and education systems to improve student outcomes and professional conditions.
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Education Policy Research and Analysis 1 activity
- Conducting research and publishing policy reportsProduces annual reports, policy papers, and nationally representative surveys—researched and written by teachers—to inform education policy and document teacher leadership and organizational impact.
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Teacher and Staff Appreciation Activities 1 activity
- Recognizing educator contributions during Teacher Appreciation MonthOrganizes celebrations during Teacher Appreciation Month to recognize educators' accomplishments and commitment to students.
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Educator Training in Equity and Inclusion 1 activity
- Teacher leadership and advocacy skills trainingProvides trainings and support to develop teacher leadership, advocacy skills, and anti-racism practices, enabling educators to lead policy change and organizational transformation.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Advancing anti-racism in education policyCenters race in teacher-led advocacy and organizational practice to dismantle systemic racism in education and address unequal opportunities for Black, Indigenous, and students of color.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$12.66M
Contributions & grants$12.48M99%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$144K1%
Other revenue$36K
expenses
Total expenses$10.51M
Program expenses65%
Admin / overhead21%
Fundraising14%
Salaries & benefits$7.22M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$9.38M
Cash$5.67M
Investments$1.08M
Liabilities$532K
Net assets$8.85M
Liquid reserves7.7 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +40.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 8
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| EVAN STONE | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | 40 | $337K |
| CHIARA GRABILL | CHIEF GROWTH OFFICER | 40 | $260K |
| KELLY HUGHES BURTON | CHIEF OF STAFF AND IMPACT | 40 | $251K |
| DARIN SIMMONS | CHIEF OPERATIONS AND PEOPLE OFFICER (FORMER) | 40 | $248K |
| MARIELYS DIVANNE | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, NEW YORK | 40 | $233K |
| PAULA COLE | LEAD EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, MINNESOTA | 40 | $202K |
| SYDNEY MORRIS | FORMER CO-CEO | 40 | $195K |
| COURTNEY A HREJSA | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, CHICAGO | 40 | $190K |
board members · 9
- ARTHUR EVERETT — DIRECTOR
- ATYANI HOWARD — DIRECTOR
- FREEDA PIRILLIS — SECRETARY
- JAMES LIEBMAN — DIRECTOR
- JOSEPH TADROS — DIRECTOR
- KERI RODRIGUES — DIRECTOR
- MICHAEL LOEB — TREASURER
- PETER FLAHERTY — CHAIRMAN
- TONYA HORTON EDD — DIRECTOR
relationships · 12
Who they work with
- Declaration of Teachers’ Principles and Beliefs Network — Framework that unites E4E members in shared advocacy for union transformation.
- Educators for Excellence Network — Organization founded and led by classroom teachers to advocate for education policy reform.
- Grady Health System Partner — Integrated food prescriptions into primary care
- National Parents Union Partner — Keri Rodrigues, founder and president of the National Parents Union, serves on E4E's National Board of Directors.
- National Teacher Leader Council Partner — Co-developed E4E’s National Policy Agenda in close partnership with the organization.
- National Teacher Leader Council Partner — Developed the National Policy Agenda in close partnership with the National Teacher Leader Council.
- Our Donors Funder — Diverse base of contributors that support the organization's work.
- Penta Group Intelligence Partner — Independent research firm that wrote and administered the Voices from the Classroom 2025 survey on behalf of Educators for Excellence.
- Rutgers University Partner — Tonya Horton is the designer and lead instructor for Rutgers University’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Certificate Program for Public Managers.
- Secretary McMahon Government — Federal education official called upon to fulfill responsibilities through E4E advocacy efforts.
- TNTP Network — Tonya Horton, Executive Vice President of Central Operations at TNTP, serves on E4E's National Board of Directors.
- US Department of Education Government — Multiple E4E board members have participated in programs or advisory roles with the US Department of Education, including Arthur Everett as a Classroom Teacher Ambassador Fellow and Freeda Pirillis collaborating on teacher preparation feedback initiatives.
strategies · 5
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Curriculum Implementation with Embedded Professional Learningmethodology: curriculum_implementation_with_professional_learningBy coupling high-quality, culturally relevant curriculum adoption with embedded professional learning, we ensure effective implementation because teachers gain the support and skills needed to integrate new materials into daily instruction.
- Systemic Anti-Racism and Equity Transformationmethodology: anti_racism_frameworkBy addressing racism across individual, institutional, and systemic levels and redesigning exclusionary systems, we produce equitable education outcomes because change must be structural, not just symbolic, to dismantle historical disadvantages.
- Teacher Role Redesign for Sustainability and Impactmethodology: teacher_role_redesignBy redesigning the teaching role to reduce unsustainable workloads through specialization and differentiated compensation, while increasing pay and professional respect, we improve teacher retention and instructional quality because the profession becomes more viable and rewarding.
- Teacher-Led Policy Advocacymethodology: teacher_led_policy_advocacyBy centering teachers as leaders and agents of change in education policy development, we produce more effective and equitable reforms because policies are grounded in classroom realities and professional expertise.
- Union Transformation through Student-Centered, Democratic Reformmethodology: student_centered_unionismBy transforming teachers' unions to be more democratic, student-focused, and profession-enhancing, we improve both student outcomes and teacher retention because union legitimacy and effectiveness grow when they are led by educators and aligned with equity and excellence.