Month: September 2025
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5 Reasons to Get Certified as a Teacher Today
In today’s classrooms, students deserve teachers who are not only passionate, but also prepared for a long-term career in education. Becoming a certified teacher is so much more than checking a box. It’s a crucial step of preparation toward your journey as an educator. 1. Many Districts Require It Across the country, more and more…
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Reclaiming Teaching as America’s Most Respected Profession
By Dr. Rahesha Amon, CEO of City Teaching Alliance With October right around the corner, the end of September marks the true beginning of the school year. The back-to-school excitement has settled, routines are forming, and teachers are deep in the daily work of guiding students. But even as classrooms find their rhythm, the profession…
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Teaching Retention is Getting Stronger in Philly. Here’s Why
In the ongoing conversation about education, it’s not just about recruiting teachers, it’s about retaining them to have sustained careers. Across the nation, school districts are grappling with how to increase teacher retention and prevent burnout. Defining Teacher Retention vs Teacher Attrition Teacher retention is a school, district, or program’s ability to keep its teachers…
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Alliance Newsletter – September 2025
15 FORWARD: CELEBRATING A LEGACY OF EDUCATOR IMPACT IN BALTIMORE On September 16, 2025, City Teaching Alliance gathered in Baltimore to celebrate 15 years of preparing and sustaining diverse, effective educators. This special event, 15 Forward: Celebrating a Legacy of Educator Impact, brought together alumni, educators, partners, and supporters for an evening of reflection, recognition,…
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15 Forward: Celebrating a Legacy of Educator Impact in Baltimore
On September 16, 2025, City Teaching Alliance gathered in Baltimore to celebrate 15 years of preparing and sustaining diverse, effective educators. This special event, 15 Forward: Celebrating a Legacy of Educator Impact, brought together alumni, educators, partners, and supporters for an evening of reflection, recognition, and a future-facing conversation. CEO Dr. Rahesha Amon, kicked off…
