Common Core Gallup Poll Results
COMMON CORE GALLUP POLL SHOWS MORE AWARENESS, MORE INACCURACY PDK Gallop poll confirms that CCSS knowledge is a roiling battle for control of the narrative. While more people know about the Standards, and have formed strong opinions about them, the actual knowledge they have varies widely, with most people getting their information from TV, Radio, or […]
sign up for classroom donations!
Reddit is hosting a gift exchange (click), where teachers can sign up for free, and request classroom supplies. Donors will choose what supplies they want to buy, and will send them. Listen to this and 5 more sales/ donations tips! We also posted this link about sales and free stuff this week. (click to see) CITE […]
5 Can’t Miss Back to School Sales Tips
Can’t Miss Back to School sales! It’s an exciting time! School is just around the corner. Save some money this year with these back to school sales. Here are our 5 tips. Listen to this post! 1. Go to Staples NOW. Staples is a no-brainer. They offer 50% or more savings on your everyday supplies, as […]
8 Things Teachers Should do Before the End of Summer
August?? It’s August?? Oh, man. Where does the time go! Before you hit Staples for the back-to-School sale, please do yourself a favor. Check out our new list: Listen to this post! 8 things teachers should do before the end of the summer. 1. Read something the kids are reading (but NOT that you’re teaching) […]
Early Childhood Masters FAQs
Here are some of the questions we’ve been answering about our Early Childhood Masters Program, for which we’ve partnered with Concordia College. We’re happy to answer these! If you see yourself in these questions, great. If not, ask us your question by emailing tim@citeprograms.com Is the cost of this program 425 per class or […]
Innovative PROSE Schools Announced
Innovative PROSE Schools Announced Chancellor Farina and UFT President Michael Mulgrew announced this list yesterday – the 62 schools selected to the city’s new innovative schools program, PROSE (Progressive Redesign Opportunity Schools for Excellence). (click here) As part of the new UFT contract (more info here) the city decided that a number of schools […]
11 Signs You’re a Teacher on Summer Break
Here are our 11 signs you’re a teacher on Summer Break 1. You don’t know what day it is — but you know what day school starts! 2. You’ve been on a lake in Maine for a week — reading the latest curricular materials. “Finally! A chance to catch up!” 3. You’re on Facebook. A lot. […]
Announcing our Early Childhood Ed Masters!
CITE and Concordia College are pleased to announce our partnership, offering an Early Childhood Ed Masters! (birth – grade 2). 46-credit program. 6 semesters. Only $425 per credit! Weekends. Brooklyn. Allows students who are not currently certified teachers to enter the Master’s program (career changers) Graduate with recommendations for two certifications—one in Special Education (birth-grade 2) and […]