Skip to Main Content

Search Our Site

Council of the Great City Schools

THE NATION'S VOICE FOR URBAN EDUCATION

What's New in CGCS

Twitter

Tweets by GreatCitySchls

Facebook

The Academic Department supports the work of urban educators to improve student achievement.

Academics

Comments (-1)
Read our latest press releases, statements, and media coverage of the Council’s work.

Newsroom

Comments (-1)
The Research Department provides support to improve the strategic use of research and data analytics.

Research

Comments (-1)
The Legislative team advocates for legislation to help big-city school districts.

Legislative

Comments (-1)

Upcoming Events

February 3, 2026

Chief Human Resources Officers Conference
February 4, 2026

Chief Human Resources Officers Conference
February 5, 2026

Chief Human Resources Officers Conference
February 6, 2026

Chief Human Resources Officers Conference
March 14, 2026

Legislative/Policy Conference, March 14-17, 2026, Washington, D.C.
March 15, 2026

Legislative/Policy Conference, March 14-17, 2026, Washington, D.C.
March 16, 2026

Legislative/Policy Conference, March 14-17, 2026, Washington, D.C.
March 17, 2026

Legislative/Policy Conference, March 14-17, 2026, Washington, D.C.
April 21, 2026

Chief Operating Officers and Operational Directors Conference
April 22, 2026

Chief Operating Officers and Operational Directors Conference
April 23, 2026

Chief Operating Officers and Operational Directors Conference
April 24, 2026

Chief Operating Officers and Operational Directors Conference

Our Stats

7.6 M% Total number of students served by Council member district schools
17% English Language Learners
72% Eligible for free/reduced price lunch
17% Students with Individualized Education Programs

Featured Report

View the report

CLOSE

CLOSE