🔥The 9th Round of Easy Loan, Earn $40 Reward is in progress❗️ ⏰ Promotion Period: January 15th - Feburary 15th, 2025 👉 Register now and check more details at gate.io/campaigns/358

Don’t forget! The CGCS-Bernard Harris Math & Science Scholarship is now accepting applications. 4 $5,000 scholarships—2 for African American males & 2 for Hispanic females—will be awarded. Apply by March 31, 2025! cgcs.org/awardsscholars…

The Council is heading back to SXSW EDU 2025! Executive Director Ray Hart is moderating a powerhouse panel on academic recovery with top education leaders. Plus, Director of Research Akisha Osei Sarfo, joins a session on AI-driven assessments. Don’t miss these insights!

Reminder: The CGCS-Bernard Harris Math and Science Scholarship application is now open through March 31st! If you're a graduating senior in one of our member districts—or know one—who plans to pursue a degree in STEM, apply today! Apply here: cgcs.org/awardsscholars…

March is #NationalReadingMonth! Books inspire curiosity, spark imagination, and broaden our perspectives. With Scholastic, we’re fostering a love of reading with diverse books and refreshed libraries in Philadelphia Schools, Portland Public Schools, and DPSCommunityDistrict. What's favorite book?

Join bilingual, immigrant, and refugee education leaders at #BIRE25 in Baltimore, May 13-17. Engage in expert-led discussions, hands-on strategy sessions, and school visits designed to strengthen EL programs. Register now: cvent.me/LEkQ8O.

Nominate an outstanding leader for the Valeria Silva Award for Outstanding Contributions to English Learner Achievement! The winner will receive $1,000 and a fully covered trip to #BIRE25. Applications due April 4: tinyurl.com/bpa73n38

CGCS-Bernard Harris Math and Science Scholarship Deadline Approaching! This is your final reminder — applications for the 2025 Scholarship close on March 31, 2025! Apply now before time runs out: cgcs.org/awardsscholars…

We're heading to Detroit for the 22nd Annual Curriculum, Research & Instructional Leaders Conference! 📍 Westin Book Cadillac Detroit 📅 July 8-11, 2025 Join top education leaders to explore innovative strategies for urban education. Register now: 🔗 cvent.me/ERMaZ8

The Council is launching a new blog, Public Education Matters, spotlighting how districts use federal funds to uplift urban students. First up: Philadelphia Schools investment in K–12 math with ESSER funds is already boosting achievement. 🔗 Read: cgcs.org/publiceducatio…

Council Executive Director Ray Hart and USC Professor of Education Policy Julie Marsh were featured in Education Week’s article, “Here’s What the K-12 Field Thinks of the Trump Ed. Department. Read the full article: edweek.org/policy-politic…

The annual meeting for bilingual, immigrant, and refugee education leaders, #BIRE25, is May 13-17 in Baltimore. Sessions will focus on program improvement, EL access to specialized programs, and addressing unique EL needs. Register today: cvent.me/LEkQ8O.

For youth in foster care, trusting adults isn’t easy. But Fresno Unified’s Project ACCESS is changing that—making sure students facing homelessness or foster care have the support they need. Read more on the Council’s new blog, Public Education Matters: cgcs.org/publiceducatio…

Thrilled to present at the CGCS #BIRE25 Conference representing Guilford Co. Schools in Baltimore!Sharing our journey in planning and sustaining professional development aligned with rigorous content standards — alongside districts from across the nation! #BettertTogetherGCS

First presentation complete! Grateful for the opportunity to share how Guilford Co. Schools is serving our English learners with commitment and care at CGCS #Bire25

We’re excited to announce the keynote speakers for the Council’s 69th Annual Fall Conference in Philadelphia , Oct 22–26! 🔹 Ana Navarro 🔹 Giancarlo Esposito 🔹 Michael Smerconish Hosted by Philadelphia Schools at the Philly Marriott Downtown. Registration opens soon—stay tuned!

Superintendent turnover is a major issue in education, impacting stability and effectiveness in school districts. Consistent leadership is crucial for long-term strategies. More in: “Urban District Superintendents: Characteristics, Tenure, and Salaries”: tinyurl.com/bp7ntwdf

Andrew Mendez Troncoso, a 2025 BostonPublicSchools grad and Boston Arts Academy alum, received the $10K Dr. Michael Casserly Legacy Scholarship. He’s headed to Bentley University to study finance and hopes to help low-income families build wealth. Read more: bit.ly/3I1ew9f

The Council’s Chief Information Officers Annual Conference in Chicago was a success, with nearly 200 attendees, gathering to network and learn best practices for leading and managing information technology strategies and operations in urban school districts.

Registration is now open for the Council of the Great City Schools’ 69th Annual Fall Conference in Philadelphia, Oct. 22-26. Hosted by Philadelphia Schools under the banner "We Are Public Education, Defining the Future." For more information visit: tinyurl.com/2b6zwvcv

The Council of the Great City Schools urges the U.S. Dept. of Education & OMB to immediately release funding approved by Congress & signed by President Trump in March. Read full press release: bit.ly/3G4VRZV