Focus: Our impact
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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…
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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…
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Give 8/28 and Black Philanthropy Month
August is Black Philanthropy Month: a global celebration of giving, leadership, and community investment that uplifts the powerful traditions of generosity within Black communities. It’s a great time to reflect on the impact of collective action and to honor the countless individuals and organizations who give boldly to create opportunity and justice. Within this month…
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Alliance Newsletter – August 2025
FROM DR. RAHESHA AMON, CEO Dear Friends and Partners, August marks a moment of momentum for City Teaching Alliance as we begin a new school year rooted in our FY26 theme: Investing with Purpose. Growing Resilience. Driving Excellence. Over the past year, we sharpened our vision, organized for greater impact, and deepened our commitment to…
