Political Analyst, Acclaimed Actor, and Radio Host to Address Urban School Leaders at Council Fall Conference
Political analyst Ana Navarro, award-winning actor Giancarlo Esposito, and radio and television host Michael Smerconish will address the Council of the Great City Schools’ 69th Annual Fall Conference, Oct. 22-26 in Philadelphia.
Louisville and Fresno Name New Superintendents; Seattle Leader to Step Down
Jefferson County Public Schools in Louisville, Ky., is in negotiations to select H. Brian Yearwood as superintendent of the 97,000-student school district, the largest school system in Kentucky. If his contract is approved, he will succeed Marty Pollio, who is retiring in July after leading the school district since 2017.
Long Beach Unified Opens Center of Black Student Excellence
In an initiative aimed at uplifting and enhancing the educational experiences of Black students, California’s Long Beach Unified School District recently launched the Center of Black Student Excellence.
Toledo Urban Educator of the Year Awards $10,000 Green-Garner Scholarship to Two Students
When Romules Durant was given $10,000 in scholarship money for being named the 2024 Urban Educator of the Year at the Council of the Great City Schools’ Fall Conference in October, the decision was easy about what type of student should get the money.
Chicago School Wins Urban Debate Championship for the Second Year in a Row
For two Chicago Public Schools students, preparing for this year's national debate competition came with extra pressure—their school was defending its national title.
Federal Funds Helped Atlanta Schools Boost Student Attendance and Achievement. Will the District Sustain Those Gains Without That Funding?
Since Willam J. Scott Elementary started welcoming back students into the building in 2022 after the COVID-19 pandemic forced it and other Atlanta Public Schools to close their doors, the school community has had much to celebrate, thanks to two federally funded programs that have helped boost student attendance and growth in math.
Voters Approve $1.83 Billion Bond for Portland Public Schools
Voters in Portland, Ore., overwhelmingly approved a $1.83 billion bond for Portland Public Schools. The bond was the largest school bond in Oregon history.
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