Month: December 2024
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What Is The Praxis Exam? A Pathway To Teaching Certification
WHAT IS THE PRAXIS EXAM, AND WHY DOES IT MATTER IN TEACHING? For aspiring educators, the journey to the classroom often includes taking the Praxis exam. These standardized tests are required to become a certified teacher in many states, including several cities City Teaching Alliance serves—Baltimore, Philadelphia, and DC. Whether you’re a college senior preparing…
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What is a Master’s in Teaching (MAT) and Should You Get It?
For aspiring educators or those considering a career change to teaching, the decision to pursue advanced education can feel overwhelming. One of the most common options is a Master’s in Teaching (MAT). But what exactly is it, how is it different from a Master’s in Education, and is it worth the investment? In this blog,…
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Baltimore Ravens Helmet Autographed by Zay Flowers Up for Auction to Benefit Education
BALTIMORE, Friday, Dec. 13 – Football fans and supporters of education have a unique opportunity to score big this holiday season while making a meaningful impact. In partnership with M&T Bank, City Teaching Alliance is hosting an online auction featuring a Baltimore Ravens helmet with an authentic autograph by Zay Flowers, one of the NFL’s…
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Alliance Newsletter – December 2024
December 2024 Alliance Newsletter FROM DR. RAHESHA AMON, CEO Dear Friends and Partners, As we reflect on an extraordinary year at City Teaching Alliance, we’re thrilled to announce a milestone that will shape our future: Dr. Shaun Harper, a leading authority on diversity, equity, and inclusion, will join us as our inaugural Scholar in Residence.…
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City Teaching Alliance Names Dr. Shaun Harper as Inaugural Scholar in Residence
Renowned DEI Expert and USC Provost Professor Joins to Advance Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice Initiatives BALTIMORE, Dec. 10, 2024 – City Teaching Alliance, a nonprofit dedicated to preparing culturally responsive and effective career educators, has named Dr. Shaun Harper as its inaugural Scholar in Residence. Harper is one of the nation’s most highly respected…
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Join Our Teachers in Investing in the Next Generation This Giving Season!
A donation to City Teaching Alliance means an exceptional education for more students. There’s an electricity in the air this time of year, a palpable feeling of aspiration and possibility, that meshes perfectly with our 15th anniversary celebration and our plans for even greater impact as we make purposeful strides forward. Together with our partners…
