Focus: Our impact
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Designing for Retention: Why the Schoolhouse Still Matters
By Dr. Rahesha Amon The schoolhouse still matters. In an era of “personalized learning platforms” and AI tutors, that statement can sound quaint. But at a City Teaching Alliance event last month, I was reminded that the schoolhouse is not just a building where lessons are delivered. It is a human ecosystem where lives, families,…
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Carrying the Wisdom Forward
Written by Dr. Rahesha Amon Black History Month is often treated like a celebration, reflected in posters, playlists, and a few well‑chosen quotes. For me, it is something different. It’s a moment to honor the wisdom passed down through generations of Black educators who taught in church basements, overcrowded classrooms, and underfunded schools. It’s making…
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City Teaching Alliance Recognized Nationally for Impact in Baltimore Schools
City Teaching Alliance is proud to announce that it has been named the national recipient of the 2025 Mutual of America Foundation Thomas J. Moran Award. This prestigious recognition honors nonprofit organizations that create lasting impact through innovative partnerships with public, private, and social sector organizations. This award highlights City Teaching Alliance’s long-standing collaboration with…
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Why Investing in Educators Is the Most Powerful Commitment We Can Make in 2026
By Dr. Rahesha Amon, CEO, City Teaching Alliance As we step into a new year, I’ve been reflecting on what it truly means to move this work forward together. As I look ahead to 2026, the message I want to center is simple: Excellent educators are the foundation of thriving communities, and investing in them…
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Public Comment Notice – CAEP
Public Comment Notice – CAEP City Teaching Alliance is hosting an accreditation visit by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) in April 2025. As is standard practice, the organization is seeking and accepting public comment on its Self-Study Report before that visit. Interested parties are invited to submit third-party comments to the…
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An Open Letter: Celebrating 10 Years of Impact and Partnership in Dallas
This November marks ten years since City Teaching Alliance planted its roots in Dallas. Ten years since we began the journey of preparing, supporting, and sustaining educators deeply committed to serving the students and communities of this region. As we celebrate this milestone, I find myself reflecting on the transformation that has taken place—not just…
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Alliance Newsletter – November 2025
A SEASON OF GRATITUDE AND GROWTH November is the perfect time to pause, reflect, and celebrate the people and partnerships that make our work possible every day. Across our four regions, City Teaching Alliance continues to build and sustain a teacher workforce rooted in excellence, equity, and community. This month, we’re celebrating gratitude in action:…
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The Portrait of an Alum: Defining Excellence in Education
By Dr. Rahesha Amon, CEO of City Teaching Alliance When I think about the future of education, I don’t picture a system. I picture people. I see classrooms filled with educators who stay. Individuals who find purpose in their work and pride in their craft. They see potential in every child and, through their daily…
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City Teaching Alliance Expands Leadership Team with Three New Executive Directors
BALTIMORE (Oct. 27, 2025) – City Teaching Alliance is proud to announce three new Executive Directors joining its regional leadership team to strengthen the organization’s impact in Dallas, Greater DC, and Baltimore. These appointments mark a new chapter in advancing City Teaching Alliance’s mission to prepare, support, and retain exceptional career educators who make a…
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Alliance Newsletter – October 2025
A POWERFUL CALL TO ACTION IN PHILADELPHIA In classrooms across Philadelphia, the greatest driver of student success is the quality and stability of the teaching staff. According to Let These Teachers Teach, a recent article in The Philadelphia Citizen, nearly one in three teachers in the city’s lowest‑performing schools hold “emergency permits” rather than full certification, and many…
