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 […]
Supporting the Whole Child
Supporting the Whole Child: Why the New York Metro Area Needs Exceptional School Counselors and Mental Health Professionals — and How the CITE–Alfred University Program Delivers Them by Dr. Donald James After decades serving as a school leader in the greater New York metro area, I’ve seen firsthand how dramatically the needs of our students […]
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 […]
Earn a Certificate in AI for Education
CITE is excited to announce this great opportunity to stand out in the job market and advance your skills to help your school community! You can now earn a micro-credential in Generative AI for Educators: Essential Strategies for K-12 Schools. Take the 90 minute course to learn the basics of AI for Educators, and earn […]
Panel Discussion: Dr. Lester Young, Chancellor, NYS Board of Regents
The Transformative Power of Education: A Panel Discussion with Dr. Lester Young Education is more than just classrooms and curriculum—it’s a powerful force for change, shaping the future of individuals, communities, and society as a whole. Educators play a pivotal role in fostering critical thinking, inspiring innovation, and creating opportunities for students of all backgrounds. […]
Podcast – Meisha Porter
Cite Executive Director Dr. Donald James speaks with Dr. Meisha Porter about her decision to take on the role of NYC Schools Chancellor in a difficult time, the opportunity we have to reinvent the systems in our schools, and what the pandemic taught us about the classroom and about leadership in moments of crisis. Dr. […]
Which Teacher Ed Program Do I need?
We offer several options for those interested in becoming teachers, as well as those teachers who are in various phases of their career. Please refer to the chart below to find out which program is right for you. I am a Pre-K to Grade 12 Teacher with initial certification who needs a State Mandated […]
Teacher Ed Master’s Program – Instructor Spotlight
Meet Dr. Paulette Kenwood – Teacher Education Master’s Degree Program. For more information on the program, including open houses, please see our program’s website here. ____________________________________________________ CITE is the Center for Integrated Training and Education. For over 25 years, CITE has and continues to train: TEACHERS: General and Special Ed Masters (Early Childhood or Childhood), TESOL Masters, Special […]
