Month: September 2026

  • When the Excitement Wears Off: Staying Connected to Your “Why” as a Teacher

    When the Excitement Wears Off: Staying Connected to Your “Why” as a Teacher

    The beginning of a new school year can feel exciting. New students, new routines, new goals, and a fresh opportunity to make a difference. For many teachers, those first few weeks bring a lot of energy and hope for what the year could look like. Then September hits. The routines are no longer new. The…

  • Are You Ready to Step Into the Classroom? Inside the City Teaching Alliance Experience

    For many aspiring educators, the decision to become a teacher starts with a desire to make a tangible difference. You may remember a teacher who believed in you, feel called to work with young people, or simply believe that every student deserves an educator who sees their potential. Whatever brings you to education, becoming a…

  • Happy Hispanic Heritage Month!

    Happy Hispanic Heritage Month!

    National Hispanic Heritage Month runs from September 15 to October 15 each year. Schools use it to honor the histories, cultures, and contributions of Americans with roots in Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America. For teachers, the month raises a bigger question than what to put on a bulletin board. It asks…

  • 6 Strategies to Strengthen Your First 30 Days in the Classroom

    6 Strategies to Strengthen Your First 30 Days in the Classroom

    The first month of school can feel a little like trying to assemble furniture without the instructions. You are learning names, figuring out routines, answering a million questions, adjusting lesson plans, navigating new expectations, and somehow trying to remember where you put your coffee. For teachers, the beginning of the school year is a different…