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New Study Shows Urban School Students are Making Academic Progress
D.C. Leader to Step Down; Nevada’s Washoe County School District Names New Superintendent
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Voters in Dallas and Tulsa Approve School Bond Measures
Toledo Partnership Adds Electric Buses to Fleet and Student Training Programs
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Baltimore Names New Leader; Chicago, Memphis, and St. Louis Make Interims Permanent; Interim Leader Named in Sacramento
Presidential Historian to Address Council at Fall Conference
Council Celebrates 70 Years with Interactive Timeline
Dayton Expands Career and College Pathways for Students
Casserly Wins Constance Clayton Leadership Award
Portland Students Win Urban Debate Championship
North Carolina’s Wake County Joins the Council
Digital Urban Educator - March 2026
Journalist Advises Educators to Take the Long View at Legislative Conference
Chief State School Officers CEO Weighs in on Federal Issues at Legislative Gathering
Historian Delivers History Lesson on Founding Fathers at Legislative Conference
Dr. Peggy Carr Receives Casserly Legacy Award for Courage and Justice
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New Council Resource Aims to Strengthen School Safety
Three Urban Educators Selected as ‘Leaders to Learn From’
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Council Releases Statement Opposing Executive Order to Dismantle the Department of Education
Two Urban School Educators Selected as ‘Leaders to Learn From’
$25,000 Milken Educator Awards Announced
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Federally Funded Tutoring Program Credited for Getting Guilford County Schools Students Back on Track
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Toledo Urban Educator of the Year Awards $10,000 Green-Garner Scholarship to Two Students
Chicago School Wins Urban Debate Championship for the Second Year in a Row
Federal Funds Helped Atlanta Public Schools Boost Student Attendance and Achievement
Voters Approve $1.83 Billion Bond for Portland Public Schools
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‘Mighty Zoey’ Steps Into the Future in Denver
Philadelphia Scholar Seeks to Be Role Model
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In St. Paul, a Speedy Turnaround and High Hopes
LA Graduate’s Passion for Baking Inspires Community Service
San Antonio Valedictorian to Pursue Career as Museum Curator
East Baton Rouge Students Make History
Baltimore CEO to Lead the Council
San Diego Names Interim Superintendent as Permanent; Santa Ana Selects New Leader
Council Fall Conference Registration Begins
Nominations Sought for the 2025 Urban Educator of the Year
Boston Student Awarded $10,000 Michael Casserly Scholarship
Title I-Supported Classroom Interventionists Help Los Angeles Students Grow
Three New Districts Join the Council
Digital Urban Educator - September 2025
Urban Schools Kick Off the School Year with Exciting New Initiatives
Buffalo Names New Superintendent; Several Districts Start School Year with Interim Leaders
Superintendents Continue Leading L.A. and Philadelphia Schools with New Contract Extensions
Philadelphia Inquirer Editorial: Urban Schools are Making Great Strides
Baltimore School Library Makeover Opens a New Chapter for Students
Legislative Column: The Latest Episode of “Will They or Won’t They” in Washington
Digital Urban Educator - October 2025
Town Hall to Tackle How Urban Schools Can Improve Student Outcomes Amid Challenges
Who Will be Named the 2025 Urban Educator of the Year?
Winston-Salem Welcomes New Superintendent; Palm Beach Leader Earns Perfect Evaluation
Toledo Aims to Transform Education Through New Community-Focused Campus
Council Releases Reports Highlighting the Value of NAEP and Supporting Newcomer Students
Public Education Matters: Detroit Expands Role of Counselors to Support Student Mental Well-Being
Digital Urban Educator - November/December 2025
11 Educators Selected for Michael Casserly Urban Executive Leadership Institute
New Superintendents Named in Seattle, El Paso, and Winston-Salem
Baltimore and Minneapolis Leaders Named State Superintendents of the Year
Philadelphia School Board Member Named Urban Educator of the Year
Town Hall Panel Puts Focus on Student Well-Being
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Fresno School Board Member to Lead Council of the Great City Schools
Four Urban Students Named 2026 Math and Science Scholars
New Study Shows Urban School Students are Making Academic Progress
Scholastic And The Council Of The Great City Schools Select Jackson Public Schools As 2025-2026 Richard M. Robinson Literacy Champion
Council of the Great City Schools Selects Dr. Peggy Carr as the 2026 Recipient Of the Dr. Michael Casserly Legacy Award for Educational Courage and Justice
Houston Schools Facilities Leader Honored with Council Award
Statement on the Trump Administration’s New Interagency Agreements for Special Education and Civil Rights Enforcement
Council Honors Madison School District with Research Team Award
2025 Press Releases
Statement on the Passing of Rod Paige By the Council of the Great City Schools
10 Educators Selected for Michael Casserly Urban Executive Leadership Institute
Philadelphia School Board Member Named Top Urban Educator
Finalists Named for Urban Educator of the Year
Council Honors Washoe County School District with Research Team Award
Baltimore CEO Sonja Brookins Santelises to Chair Urban Schools Coalition
Urban Schools Coalition Urges Administration to Immediately Release Critical Federal Education Funding Approved by Congress
Dallas ISD Chief Human Capital Officer Robert Abel Receives Distinguished Service Award
Large City Schools Improve Faster than the Nation in Fourth-Grade Mathematics; Most Hold Steady in Other Areas
Council of the Great City Schools Files Amicus Brief in Denver Public Schools Case Rescinding Protected Areas Policy for ICE Enforcement
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Statement on the Trump Administration’s New Interagency Agreements for Special Education and Civil Rights Enforcement
Statement on the Recent Federal Immigration Enforcement Activity in Urban Communities by Ray Hart, Executive Director Council of the Great City Schools
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Digital Urban Educator - June 2026
Celebrating the Class of 2026
Immigrant to Graduate, Little Rock Youth Finds His Voice
Fresno Senior will Draw on her Own Experiences for Legal Career Helping Families
Two Best Friends from Newark Find a Path to the Ivy League
A Spark of Ambition for this Career-Ready Graduate in Greensboro
First Gen Trailblazer: Houston Graduate Makes School History with Dream of Becoming a Veterinarian
New Council Leadership to Begin
L.A. Selects Permanent Superintendent, Interim Leaders Named in D.C., and Fayetteville
Council Fall Conference Registration Opens
The Lesson from America’s Urban Schools is Clear: When We Invest in Public Education, Students Rise by Mi
Four Urban Students Win $10,000 Math and Science Scholarships
Green-Garner Award Winner Presents Scholarships to Four Philadelphia Students
Digital Urban Educator - May 2026
Journalist, Classical-Meets-Hip-Hop Duo, and Historian to Address the Council’s Fall Conference
New Study Shows Urban School Students are Making Academic Progress
D.C. Leader to Step Down; Nevada’s Washoe County School District Names New Superintendent
$10,000 Michael Casserly Scholarship Awarded to Baltimore Student
Voters in Dallas and Tulsa Approve School Bond Measures
Toledo Partnership Adds Electric Buses to Fleet and Student Training Programs
New Documentary Spotlights the Creativity and Talent of Nashville Student Artists
Legislative Column
Digital Urban Educator - April 2026
Baltimore Names New Leader; Chicago, Memphis, and St. Louis Make Interims Permanent; Interim Leader Named in Sacramento
Presidential Historian to Address Council at Fall Conference
Council Celebrates 70 Years with Interactive Timeline
Dayton Expands Career and College Pathways for Students
Casserly Wins Constance Clayton Leadership Award
Portland Students Win Urban Debate Championship
North Carolina’s Wake County Joins the Council
Digital Urban Educator - March 2026
Journalist Advises Educators to Take the Long View at Legislative Conference
Chief State School Officers CEO Weighs in on Federal Issues at Legislative Gathering
Historian Delivers History Lesson on Founding Fathers at Legislative Conference
Dr. Peggy Carr Receives Casserly Legacy Award for Courage and Justice
New Superintendents Named in Fort Worth and Norfolk; Washoe and San Antonio Leaders to Retire
New Council Resource Aims to Strengthen School Safety
Three Urban Educators Selected as ‘Leaders to Learn From’
Digital Urban Educator - January/February 2026
Council of the Great City Schools Reflects on 70 Years of Advocacy
New Leader to Head NYC Schools, Long Beach Superintendent to Retire
Legislative Conference Begins in March
L.A. Boosts the Number of Students in Advanced Placement Courses
Council Partners with Foundation to Offer $10,000 Scholarships to Urban Students
Miami Teacher Named 2026 Grammy Music Educator of the Year
“Public Education Matters” Blog: Saint Paul Public Schools Brings the “Beautiful Gift of Reading” to Students
Digital Urban Educator - March 2025
Legislative Conference to Feature CNN Chief Congressional Correspondent, Political Commentator, Education Policy Expert, and Former Federal Judge
Las Vegas, Rochester Name New Leaders; Albuquerque Superintendent Receives Contract Extension
Council Releases Statement Opposing Executive Order to Dismantle the Department of Education
Two Urban School Educators Selected as ‘Leaders to Learn From’
$25,000 Milken Educator Awards Announced
Fresno Unified’s Project ACCESS Supports Unhoused and Foster Youth
Digital Urban Educator - April 2025
CNN Congressional Correspondent Shares Insights from Capitol Hill with Urban Educators
Political Commentator Emphasizes the Importance of Leadership
Former Federal Judge Discusses the Changing U.S. Public Schools Legal Landscape
New Orleans Names New Leader; Kansas City Superintendent Receives Contract Extension
New Report Finds Current Urban Superintendents Are Relatively New to Their Roles
School Bonds Pass in Kansas City and Anchorage
Federally Funded Tutoring Program Credited for Getting Guilford County Schools Students Back on Track
Legislative Column
Digital Urban Educator - May 2025
Political Analyst, Acclaimed Actor, and Radio Host to Address Urban School Leaders at Council Fall Conference
Louisville and Fresno Name New Superintendents; Seattle Leader to Step Down
Long Beach Unified Opens Center of Black Student Excellence
Toledo Urban Educator of the Year Awards $10,000 Green-Garner Scholarship to Two Students
Chicago School Wins Urban Debate Championship for the Second Year in a Row
Federal Funds Helped Atlanta Public Schools Boost Student Attendance and Achievement
Voters Approve $1.83 Billion Bond for Portland Public Schools
Digital Urban Educator - June/July 2025
Class of 2025 Graduate Stories
‘Mighty Zoey’ Steps Into the Future in Denver
Philadelphia Scholar Seeks to Be Role Model
Newark Senior Headed to the Ivy League on a Four-Year Scholarship
In St. Paul, a Speedy Turnaround and High Hopes
LA Graduate’s Passion for Baking Inspires Community Service
San Antonio Valedictorian to Pursue Career as Museum Curator
East Baton Rouge Students Make History
Baltimore CEO to Lead the Council
San Diego Names Interim Superintendent as Permanent; Santa Ana Selects New Leader
Council Fall Conference Registration Begins
Nominations Sought for the 2025 Urban Educator of the Year
Boston Student Awarded $10,000 Michael Casserly Scholarship
Title I-Supported Classroom Interventionists Help Los Angeles Students Grow
Three New Districts Join the Council
Digital Urban Educator - September 2025
Urban Schools Kick Off the School Year with Exciting New Initiatives
Buffalo Names New Superintendent; Several Districts Start School Year with Interim Leaders
Superintendents Continue Leading L.A. and Philadelphia Schools with New Contract Extensions
Philadelphia Inquirer Editorial: Urban Schools are Making Great Strides
Baltimore School Library Makeover Opens a New Chapter for Students
Legislative Column: The Latest Episode of “Will They or Won’t They” in Washington
Digital Urban Educator - October 2025
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