Eric J. Cooper

Innovative Education Leader & Literacy Advocate; President & Founder of National Urban Alliance; Author of "Teaching All the Children"

Stamford, CT, USA
Live Event: $10,000 - $20,000 Virtual Event: $5,000 - $10,000 More Fee Info
Anti-Racism, DEI, Education, Education Reform, Educational Motivational, Family & Parenting, Literacy, Social Activism
Read More +
REQUEST BOOKING INFORMATION

Eric J. Cooper Biography

Dr. Eric J. Cooper is an educator, advocate, and reformer with a career focused on educational equity. Cooper is the president and founder of the National Urban Alliance, a nonprofit professional development organization established at Teachers College in partnership with the College Board. The organization provides student-focused professional development, advocacy, and organizational guidance to support student achievement, particularly for students of color.

Cooper’s career includes leadership roles at major educational institutions. Before leading the National Urban Alliance, he served as vice president for inservice training and telecommunications for the Simon & Schuster Education Group. He has also worked as associate director of research and program development for the College Board, administrative assistant in the Office of Curriculum for Boston Public Schools, and director of a treatment center for emotionally disturbed students. His experience extends to teaching, research, counseling, and serving as a Washington Fellow. Cooper holds a doctorate from Columbia University, a Master of Arts from Teachers College at Columbia University, and an undergraduate degree from the City University of New York.

Cooper has produced television documentaries and training programs focused on improving literacy skills among students, supported by a $400,000 award from the MacArthur Foundation. He played a key role in securing funding for school reform initiatives, including a $16 million federal grant with the University of Alabama at Birmingham, a $14 million Federal Striving Readers Grant with Newark Public Schools, and a $250,000 grant from the artist Prince for the PBS documentary Listen to the Children. Cooper has spoken at the Aspen Institute Ideas Festival alongside national leaders.

As an author, Cooper has contributed to the field of literacy and urban education with works including "Teaching All the Children: Strategies for Developing Literacy in an Urban Setting," "Educating Black Children: America's Challenge," "It Begins with Belief: Social Demography is Not Destiny," and "Addressing Urban School Reform: Issues and Alliances." He wrote the foreword to "Equitable Literacy Instruction for Students in Poverty," a publication that brings together research and strategies for supporting literacy development among students living in poverty. Cooper is co-founder of the Urban Partnership for Literacy with the International Reading Association and collaborates with the Council of Great City Schools.

Cooper has received recognition for his contributions to education, including the Martin Luther King Jr. award from the Israeli Consulate of New York City, the Jewish National Fund, and the Jewish Federation of Stamford. He was the first educator and the first person in Connecticut to receive this award from Israel. Cooper has been nominated for Secretary of Education by a coalition of education leaders. His op-eds have appeared in Education Week, USA Today, The New York Times, and The Chronicle of Higher Education. He has been interviewed for NBC, CBS, and ABC affiliates, and featured on CNN, NPR, and BBC.

Contact a speaker booking agent to check availability on Eric J. Cooper and other top speakers and celebrities.

Read more +

BOOK Eric J. Cooper

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 07/07/2026.
See All Videos »

Teaching All the Children Strategies for Developing Literacy in an Urban Setting
Teaching All the Children Strategies for Developing Literacy in an Urban Setting

  • How do I book Eric J. Cooper to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Eric J. Cooper for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Eric J. Cooper, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Eric J. Cooper or any other speaker of your choice.

  • What are the speaker fees for Eric J. Cooper

    Speaking fees for Eric J. Cooper, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Eric J. Cooper are $10,000 - $20,000 for live events and under $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Eric J. Cooper, click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.

  • What topics does Eric J. Cooper speak about?

    Eric J. Cooper is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Anti-Racism, DEI, Education, Education Reform, Educational Motivational, Family & Parenting, Literacy, Social Activism

  • Where does Eric J. Cooper travel from?

    Eric J. Cooper generally travels from Stamford, CT, USA, but can be booked for private corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. For more details, please contact an AAE Booking agent.

  • Who is Eric J. Cooper’s agent?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully booked keynote speakers like Eric J. Cooper for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Eric J. Cooper for your next private or corporate function.

  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Eric J. Cooper or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.

  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best, unbiased speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.

Eric J. Cooper is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics. The estimated speaking fee range to book Eric J. Cooper for your event is $10,000 - $20,000. Eric J. Cooper generally travels from Stamford, CT, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Karin Chenoweth, Keith L. Brown, Holly Lane, Stephen Chiger and Ken Williams. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Eric J. Cooper for an upcoming live or virtual event.

BOOK Eric J. Cooper

Tell us about your event!

During normal business hours, we respond to most inquiries within 4 hours.
Please Select Event Budget
Please enter your message
Please Enter Your Name
Please Enter Your Email

  • Customized Service

    Our agents find the right fit for your event

  • Unparalleled Database

    Full access to all speakers & celebrities

  • One Stop Shopping

    A reliable and unbiased point of contact

  • Logistics Management

    Your personal Logistics Manager who takes care of all event details

Need Quick Answers?

We are happy to help! Call us to speak with a booking agent about your event or specific speaker request.

1.800.698.2536

Our celebrity booking agents can:

  • Gauge interest and check availability for speaking engagements, appearances or corporate events

  • Provide you with the speaking fee to book Eric J. Cooper or other celebrity appearance fees

  • Give you personal recommendations for the best keynote speakers or celebrities

  • Assist you with any questions you have throughout the talent booking process

This website is a resource for event professionals and strives to provide the most comprehensive catalog of thought leaders and industry experts to consider for speaking engagements. A listing or profile on this website does not imply an agency affiliation or endorsement by the talent.

All American Entertainment (AAE) exclusively represents the interests of talent buyers, and does not claim to be the agency or management for any speaker or artist on this site. AAE is a talent booking agency for paid events only. We do not handle requests for donation of time or media requests for interviews, and cannot provide celebrity contact information.

If you are the talent and wish to request a profile update or removal from our online directory, please submit a profile request form.

1.800.698.2536
Contact Us

TOP