The Clock is Ticking: Why NY Teachers Should Pursue Administrative Certification Now
NY teachers: the current path to administrative certification is closing soon. Learn how to become a principal before the deadline changes everything.
Synchronous vs. Asynchronous Online Models
Teacher Education Why how you learn matters as much as what you learn For paraprofessionals entering teaching and new teachers racing the clock toward professional certification, choosing a synchronous master’s program isn’t just a preference — it’s a strategic advantage. CITE — Center for Integrated Training and Education · April 2026 Teachers in New York’s […]
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 […]
