Teaching CAT works to make school a place where every child is engaged, valued, and challenged.
CAT recognizes that effective teaching is an art form.
The best teachers are creative problem solvers, analytical thinkers, and strong communicators capable of nurturing those same qualities in their students. CAT offers professional development for teachers and summer institutes for students. A new program to recruit and train 100 of the most outstanding young and mid-career professionals to commit two years to teach in DC Public Schools. The local site for Teach for America. The local teachers union is an affiliate of the AFT .