This episode was a Patreon-exclusive but it's been unlocked! For more content like this, check patreon.com/professionaldevelopment. This week we take an in-depth look at Educators for Excellence, also known as E4E. Though it has re-branded itself recently, this astro-turf organization remains every bit the wolf in sheep's clothing of its origins. Learn who is footing the bill for the organization and why we should always be wary, as teachers, of a free breakfast or happy hour with an ask at the end.

For further reading:

>>https://www.ctulocal1.org/chicago-union-teacher/2018/10/e4e-free-lunch-trap/

>>https://www.businessinsider.com/bernie-sanders-walmart-mcdonalds-food-stamps-medicaid-minimum-wage-2020-11

>>https://www.populardemocracy.org/news/how-walmart-persuades-its-workers-not-unionize

>>https://e4e.org/sites/default/files/e4e_fy20_annual_report_final.pdf

>>https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/273382030

>>https://www.waltonfamilyfoundation.org/grants-database?grantee=00000169-91e6-d2a9-a7eb-bffe1ab60000