How Should Schools Talk About Race?
Race and Education by Andrew Henry Now more than ever is the time where we need to pay attention to the needs of every student. Between the events surrounding the coronavirus, police brutality and racism in America, students need to be able to feel understood and heard, especially black students in particular. How should schools […]
NYC Wants More Teachers With TESOL Experience
NYC is looking for more teachers with TESOL certification, due to problematic teacher numbers for students who are English Language Learners. It’s clear that immigrant populations face challenges in schools, navigating cultural difference, lack of opportunity, and often language barriers. In school, language often is the largest obstacle. It hurts both learning and socializing. The […]
Free Calm For Teachers
We love bringing tips (especially freebies) to you. Study after study tells us of the benefits of meditation for all levels of students (not to mention the good it does for the teacher’s lunchroom!). Please let your colleagues know about this offer, a free subscription to the Calm app for teachers. We are not […]
Professional Development – Next Generation Learning Standards
CITE Professional Development facilitators are experienced educators who can help your staff adapt to whatever changes might come through the Department of Education, whether it’s new standards or educational emphases. We have experts in Next Generation Learning Standards, Advanced Literacy, Social Emotional Learning, and College Access for All. [button link=”https://citepd.com/contact/”]Contact Our PD Team[/button] Whatever your […]
Resource Fair 2019
During our Panel Discussion, moderated by Chalkbeat reporter Alex Zimmerman, we explored mental health in education from a variety of viewpoints.
Report Finds Link Behind Principal Pipeline and School Success
The Wallace Foundation and The Rand Corporation funded a study to determine the value of having a ‘principal pipeline,’ and how that kind of structure and support for creating principals could perhaps improve a struggling district. Their findings are thought provoking. The thesis is not new: principals are the backbone of a successful school. It’s […]
Event Summary – Practices for the ELL Classroom
Below is an update from one of the many CITE Professional Development workshops happening around the city. Over the past 10 years, CITE PD facilitators have work with over 1000 NYC schools. We are CTLE-approved, which means that school staff will receive CTLE credits for in-school workshops. Our Professional Development workshops and Parent workshops are […]
Professional Development – Differentiated Instruction Strategies
CITE had another informative workshop in a neighborhood school near you! This one was at IS 25Q, titled “Differentiated Instruction Strategies to Support and Advance All Learners“. The workshop focused on: Defining Differentiated Instruction (D.I ) – What it is / What it is Not Things to Consider – Elements of Differentiated Instruction Identifying the […]
