A graduate from Denver has achieved her lifelong dream by walking across the stage to receive her diploma. A scholar from Philadelphia had many college options but chose to attend a nearby school so he could serve as a role model. A graduate from St. Paul was on the wrong path until he discovered his Native American heritage; he is now joining the Marine Corps Reserves before heading to college. These are just a few of the inspiring urban students from the Class of 2025. Read about their amazing stories.
Sonja Brookins Santelises, CEO of Baltimore City Public Schools, will become chair of the Council of the Great City Schools’ Board of Directors for the 2025-2026 school year, effective July 1.
Nominations Sought for the 2025 Urban Educator of the Year
The 2025 top award for urban education leadership will be given to a school board member from one of the 81 big-city school districts represented by the Council of the Great City Schools.
Boston Student Awarded $10,000 Michael Casserly Scholarship
The Council of the Great City Schools (CGCS) recently presented Andrew Cruz Mendez Troncoso, a 2025 graduate of Boston Public Schools, with the Dr. Michael Casserly Legacy Scholarship for Educational Courage and Justice.
Title I-Supported Classroom Interventionists Help Los Angeles Students Grow
Differentiating instruction to meet all students’ needs is one of the most challenging parts of teaching. The academic setbacks many of America’s students have experienced after the COVID-19 pandemic temporarily closed schools have made it even harder.
Durham Public Schools in North Carolina, Jersey City Public Schools in New Jersey, and Madison Metropolitan School District in Wisconsin have joined the Council of the Great City Schools, increasing the urban-school coalition’s membership to 81 public school systems.
A newsletter published by the Council of the Great City Schools, representing 81 of the nation’s largest urban public school districts. Click here to learn more. All news items should be submitted to Tonya Harris (tharris@cgcs.org).
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