Grant Winners 2020
CITE is awarding 5 grants of $250 each, to teachers across the city, to replace the Teacher’s Choice money that teachers are not getting this year. CITE is the Center for Integrated Training and Education. CITE partners with accredited colleges to offer accelerated degree and certificate programs for teachers, counselors, and administrators in and around […]
Bias-Based Beliefs in Education
This interactive seminar, presented by Dr. Gary Knight, focused on Bias-Based Beliefs in Pedagogy and School Practice Research highlights the relevance of bias, both implicit and explicit as operating in school settings. There are three types of bias-based beliefs relevant for leaders to understand: (1) colorblindness; (2) deficit thinking; and (3) poverty disciplining. Based on […]
CITE Grant Crowdfunding Links
CITE is offering 5 grants of $250 each to a teacher in each borough of NYC (Apply Here). In addition, we are sharing crowdfunding links from applicants who have set up a page to help pay for school supplies this year. Please take a moment to look through some of the links below. If you […]
Grants for Teachers
ANNOUNCING GRANTS FOR TEACHERS — CITE is announcing a Teacher’s Choice Grant for one recipient in each of the five boroughs, for the 2020-2021 school year, to cover the loss of the Teacher’s Choice program for the grant winners. The upcoming school year presents difficult challenges for teachers and schools. In this Chalkbeat article, https://ny.chalkbeat.org/2020/7/22/21334981/education-budget-cuts-hiring-freeze […]
The Art of Gathering for School Leaders
___________________________________ The Art of Gathering for School Leaders by Niña Caballero After reading Priya Parker’s “The Art of Gathering, How we Meet and Why it Matters”, I reflected on my own daily interactions. I wanted to start thinking about every ‘meeting’ as an invitation to gather intentionally- a coffee date with a friend, dinner with […]
COVID and NYC Schools Update
Coronavirus infection rate might keep schools from reopening by Andrew Henry The decision for students and teachers to physically return back to school has been a topic of concern for many. Schools are scheduled to reopen with new health protocols while practicing social distancing. Students will be learning through a new model called “blended learning” […]
Inequality and Reshaping the Education System
by Andrew Henry When it comes to race and injustice there is no better time than now to apply change in every industry. Remember that you can always learn more and become better at what you do by being opening to hearing the experience of others within your field. It’s no secret that the killings […]
School Administrators and COVID-19
by Andrew Henry From closing up restaurants and retail stores to finding ways to work remotely, this pandemic has definitely changed a broad spectrum of industries — education included. The education system has gone through many changes since the end of the last school year, and the upcoming fall start will look very different from […]
