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 […]
The Best Career Move You Haven’t Made Yet
A PERSPECTIVE FROM THE CLASSROOM The Best Career Move You Haven’t Made Yet Why Teaching — and CITE — Are the Right Choice, Right Now By Dr. Donald James | 30+ Years in Public Education | February 2026 I have been in public education for more than thirty years. Some of those years were spent […]
Leading with Purpose
Leading With Purpose: Why the New York Metro Area Needs Servant‑Minded School Leaders—and How CITE Is Building Them By Dr. Donald James After several decades serving as a school leader in the New York metro area, I’ve learned that the most effective administrators aren’t the ones with the loudest voices or the most polished slogans. […]
Without a Clear Vision, AI Puts Instructional Coherence at Risk
by Versha Munshi-South CITE Consultant, Former NYC Elementary School Principal AI is already in our schools. The real question is whether it’s being used intentionally, or incidentally. States have invested heavily in high-quality instructional materials (HQIM) because research shows instructional coherence matters. Yet teachers continue to raise concerns about pacing, differentiation, and assessment quality. After […]
What a Leadership Coach Taught Me About Real Leadership
by Brett Roer Senior Director of AI Innovation and Professional Development at CITE Former New York City Bronx Public High School Principal “Get Tight to Get Loose” When I became a new teacher in September 2005 at Automotive High School, the best thing that could have happened to me was being paired with a new […]
My First PPO Was Scheduled for the Day After My Son Was Born
by Brett Roer Senior Director of AI Innovation and Professional Development at CITE Former New York City Bronx Public High School Principal My First PPO Was Scheduled for the Day After My Son Was Born My first PPO as a new principal was scheduled for October 23, 2017. The day before, on Sunday, October 22nd, […]
What School Leaders Are Saying About AI, Equity, and the Future of Learning
Thomas C. Murray in his article, “A Seat at the Table: What School Leaders Are Saying About AI, Equity, and the Future of Learning,” gives us these valuable take-aways on School Leaders and AI: 🏫 Leaders made it clear: they’re not asking whether to engage with AI—they’re asking how to do it well. Here’s what […]
