CITE Spring Gala 2026: Night of Impact
The CITE Spring Gala was more than just an evening of celebration—it was a powerful gathering of leaders, innovators, and changemakers united by a shared commitment to education, opportunity, and community impact. Held in an atmosphere filled with energy and purpose, the night brought together supporters, partners, and honorees to recognize the incredible work being […]
The Future Identity of Education: What Happens When Schools Let Students Dream Out Loud
By Brett Roer, Senior Director of AI Innovation and Professional Development at CITE Former New York City Bronx Public High School Principal My dad grew up in the Bronx River housing projects, about a mile from PS 110X. He was the first in his family to go to college. He wanted to be an elementary school […]
Nearly 1 in 4 NYC Principals Are CITE Alumni. Here’s Why That Matters.
By Brett Roer, Senior Director of AI Innovation and Professional Development at CITE Former New York City Bronx Public High School Principal Numbers in education rarely tell the full story. But this one does: nearly 1 in 4 current New York City public school principals are CITE alumni. That is not a marketing claim. It is […]
AI Doesn’t Replace Leaders — It Helps Leaders Think Faster and Act Earlier
By Brett Roer, Senior Director of AI Innovation and Professional Development at CITE Former New York City Bronx Public High School Principal Every day at dismissal, I stood on the corner of Pugsley Avenue and Lafayette Avenue outside Bronx Compass High School. Not because it was required. Not because it was in my job description. Because […]
The Leadership Pipeline NYC Schools Actually Needs
Senior Director of AI Innovation and Professional Development at CITE Former New York City Bronx Public High School Principal The Leadership Pipeline NYC Schools Actually Needs I became a principal in the Bronx at 33 years old, this was the picture very early on the morning of my first day in January 2017. There was […]
Built for New York Metropolitan Area Leaders: The Russell Sage Ed.D. for the Downstate Region
School leaders across New York City and the regional metro areas such as Long Island and Westchester are navigating one of the most demanding educational environments in the country. Principals, assistant principals, and district administrators are balancing academic recovery, staffing shortages, rising community expectations, and the ongoing need for culturally responsive, equity‑centered leadership. In this […]
Supporting Student Connection in Online and Hybrid Programs: How CITE Leads the Way
by Dr. Donald James Online and hybrid learners—often balancing work, family, and community responsibilities—face unique challenges in building meaningful connections. CITE’s partner programs are intentionally designed to counter this isolation. Through research‑driven instructional practices, practitioner‑professor mentorship, and community‑building structures, CITE helps students feel seen, supported, and connected while advancing professionally. These efforts assure an […]
Preparing NY’s Next Generation of School Leaders
CITE Professors: Senior Practitioners Preparing New York’s Next Generation of School Leaders One of the defining strengths of CITE’s programs is the caliber of the professors who lead them. Our faculty is composed entirely of senior‑level practitioners and recently retired, high‑performing educators from New York City, Long Island, and Westchester. These are not theorists removed […]
