In July 2014, 61 of the largest school districs in the country signed "A Pledge by America's Great City Schools" to improve the educational outcomes for boys and young men of color by implementing a set of evidence-based strategies that range from early childhood through graduation. Building upon the Pledge, the Council has worked alongside district leadership to develop implementation plans based on actionable steps and measurable goals to raise the standard for young boys and men of color. Each implementation plan is a reflection of the common issues and unique circumstances that affect boys and young men of color around the nation.

Browse through district initiatives by topic or download the complete PDF of district initiatives.

Also, click on the sample implemetation plans below to see how urban school districts are corrdinating their efforts to move the needle for young boys and men of color in the Great Cities.

• Boston Public Schools
• Broward County Public Schools
• Cincinnati Public Schools
  
• Cleveland Metropolitan School District
  
• Columbus City Schools
• District of Columbia Public Schools
• Dallas Independent School District 
• Houston Unified School District
• Indianapolis Public Schools
• Kansas City Public Schools
• Long Beach Unified School District
  
• Los Angeles Unified School District
  
• Miami-Dade County Public Schools
  
• Milwaukee Public Schools
• Minneapolis Public Schools
  
• Orange County Public Schools (Orlando, FL)
• School District of Philadelphia
• Pinellas County Schools
• Portland Public Schools (Oregon)
• Providence Schools (Rhode Island)
  
• Rochester City School District
  
• San Francisco Unified School District