Who We are
We empower effective educators to transform the lives of children in urban schools by challenging systemic barriers of inequity.
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Creating Anti-Racist Classrooms
City Teaching Alliance ignites change-makers. We equip educators with the support, skills, and credentials to excel in urban classrooms and disrupt systemic inequities.
Our Program
Make a difference in Urban Classrooms
We prepare, certify, and support new educators to be highly effective so they can provide high-quality education for children by offering a master’s degree, coaching, mentoring, and job placement.
Why Us
Take charge of your teaching journey
Master's Degree
A master's degree from American University, a nationally recognized leader in preparing anti-racist, community-driven teachers
Paid all 4 years
An initial residency year of paid classroom experience and a full-time, full-salaried teaching position starting in Year 2.
1:1 Coaching
85 hours of 1:1 coaching over three years and coursework that promotes whole child success.
Dual Teaching Certificates
Receive two accredited teaching certificates, including Special Education.
Our Community Partners
We prepare and support new teachers to succeed in historically underserved and excluded urban classrooms across our four regions-Baltimore, Dallas, Philadelphia, Washington D.C.
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