Region: DC
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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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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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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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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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Stay Connected to the Alliance – Introducing the Legacy Link
Legacy Link is a space designed to keep nearly 2,000 City Teaching Alliance alumni connected to one other, to City Teaching Alliance, and to the ongoing work of transforming education in our regions. Hear firsthand from the Director of NextGeneration and Alumni Engagement about the power of the Legacy Link An Ever-Growing Network City Teaching…
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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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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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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…
