Focus: Our partners
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What It Takes to Stay: Building a Sustainable Teacher Workforce
City Teaching Alliance is answering the national call for talent by preparing certified teachers who unlock student potential and build strong pipelines from community to classroom. Across the country, school systems are navigating unprecedented teacher shortages, budget constraints, and the urgent need to strengthen educator pipelines. In this moment, we offer a powerful response: workforce…
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City Teaching Alliance Receives Grant from the William Penn Foundation to Strengthen Educator Pathways in Philadelphia
[PHILADELPHIA, PA | JUNE 9, 2025] City Teaching Alliance is proud to announce it has received a grant from the William Penn Foundation in support of its work to prepare and sustain exceptional, equity-driven educators across Philadelphia. This partnership reflects a shared commitment to expanding access to high-quality education by strengthening the teacher pipeline in…
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Building Stronger Educator Pipelines: Recruitment, Training & Retention Solutions
At City Teaching Alliance, we know that every student deserves a well-prepared, highly qualified teacher. Yet, many school districts struggle with teacher shortages, retention issues, and the challenge of providing effective training for early-career educators. That’s where we come in. Finding qualified, committed teachers is critical to ensuring student success—but without proper support, many early-career…
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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,…
