Tales from the Nursing Field: What’s Next for Me?
You didn’t get into nursing to stand still. But after years on the floor — managing assignments that keep growing, watching residents move through rotations while you hold the unit together — you’ve probably asked the quiet question: what’s next for me? For a lot of RNs in New York right now, the answer is […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
