Focus: Our teachers
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How to Become a Teacher When You’re Starting Over in a Second Career
Many careers allow you to build expertise. Teaching gives you the opportunity to share it. That’s one of the reasons so many professionals choose teaching as a second career. Every year, people with a wide range of professional and life experiences make the transition into education, bringing transferable skills, professional expertise, and new perspectives into…
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Why the Greater DC Metro Area Is One of the Most Exciting Places to Start Your Teaching Career
Deciding where to begin your teaching career is a big choice. It’s about finding a place where you can grow as an educator while serving students in communities that value education. For aspiring educators, the Greater DC Metro Area offers a unique combination of history, diversity, professional development, and access to educational resources that are…
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8 Things That Make Teaching in Philadelphia Unlike Anywhere Else
Philadelphia has always been a city that believes education matters. Long before public education became widespread across the United States, Philadelphia was helping shape what learning could look like in a growing nation. Some of the country’s oldest public schools were established here, and over the years the city became a place where educators, families,…
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3 Reasons Teachers Are Leaving the Profession and What Can Help
Every year, thousands of teachers make the difficult decision to leave the classroom. Some retire. Some pursue different careers. Others still love teaching but decide the job is no longer sustainable. When people ask why teachers are quitting, they are often looking for a single answer. In reality, teacher attrition results from several challenges that…
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6 Qualities That Make Dallas One of the Best Cities to Become a Teacher Right Now
Choosing where to begin your teaching career is one of the biggest decisions you’ll make as an educator. The city you choose shapes your classroom experience, your professional development, and the communities you’ll serve. For aspiring teachers, Dallas offers the opportunity to grow professionally, while making a meaningful impact in diverse classrooms. As the city…
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What Teacher Burnout Actually Looks Like and How to Recover From It
Educator burnout builds slowly, and most teachers do not notice it at first because they are still showing up, still teaching, still caring. But something inside starts to feel heavier. A burnt-out teacher is often functioning on the outside while running on empty underneath. What Teacher Burnout Actually Looks Like Burnout does not always look…
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5 Things You Should Know Before Teaching in Baltimore and Central Maryland
Teaching in Baltimore is not just a job change; it is an entry into a city where education, culture, and community are deeply intertwined. For anyone exploring teaching in Baltimore or researching how to become a teacher in Maryland, it helps to understand that this is a place where schools are shaped by history, pride,…
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12 End-of-Year Activities to Finish Strong With Your Students
The final weeks of school bring a mix of emotions into the classroom. Students are excited for summer, teachers are wrapping up a busy and rewarding year, and everyone can feel the shift as the year comes to a close. At the same time, these final moments matter more than we sometimes realize. Finding meaningful…
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City Teaching Educators Find Connection and Purpose at AsEA 2026
Strong Educators Are Rooted in Community City Teaching Alliance’s mission is to identify, prepare, and retain exceptional career educators who are empowered and equipped to make a lasting impact on the academic and life outcomes of all learners. Central to that mission is a belief that who an educator is shapes what they can do…
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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…
