CGCS in the News
Newspaper Articles
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The Council of the Great City Schools has been cited in numerous publications throughout the nation. Here is some of the print coverage the Council has received.
Here’s where Pittsburgh Public Schools goes after closure, realignment decision
TRIB Liver, May 30, 2026
Why Texas school districts are losing superintendents faster than ever
San Antonio Express News, April 27, 2026
New Chicago schools chief’s contract makes it easier for district and CEO to part ways
Chalkbeat Chicago, April 22, 2026
Cost-of-living wage hikes at center of MPS-union dispute
58 News Milwaukee, April 21, 2026
What do San Antonio ISD trustees want to see in their new superintendent?
San Antonio Express News, April 13, 2026
San Antonio ISD Seeks Turnaround Leader as Struggling Schools Face State Intervention
San Antonio Day, April 12, 2026
SAISD Trustees Hunt For Hard-Charging Fixer To Save Struggling Schools
Hoodline, April 12, 2026
Baltimore City schools could announce a new leader any day now
The Baltimore Banner, April 6, 2026
MSCS accountability plan vote deferred for more community feedback
Commercial Appeal, March 26, 2026
Milwaukee Public Schools announces job cuts for 201 employees
WISN, March 25, 2026
New LRSD board members bring fresh, positive energy to first board meeting
Arkansas Times, March 20, 2026
APS board unanimously agrees to renew superintendent's contract
Albuquerque Journal, March 19, 2026
Lack of Latino finalists for Chicago schools chief draws concern
Chalkbeat Chicago, March 18, 2026
After cutting more than 260 jobs, here's how MPS hopes to close the rest of its budget gap
58 News Milwaukee, March 10, 2026
What can San Antonio ISD learn from other urban districts as it searches for a new leader?
San Antonio Express News, March 10, 2026
MSCS board proposes alternative to state takeover. What to know
Commercial Appeal, March 6, 2026
PPS board agrees to decide on school closures by end of school year 'one way or the other'
90.5 WESA, February 18, 2026
School closure plan up for discussion once again as PPS board decides if it wants to move forward
ABC4, February 17, 2026
Education Stakeholders Reflect on the Legacy of Education Trailblazer Rod Paige
The EDULedger, February 4, 2026
Growing number of education groups criticize impact of ICE operations on students
Chalkbeat, January 28, 2026
MNPS Music Educator Wins National Award
The Tennessee Tribune, November 9, 2026
Philly school board member Joyce Wilkerson receives 2025 urban educator of the year honor
The Philadelphia Tribune, October 27, 2025
Baltimore Schools CEO Santelises to spend 4 weeks at Yale for new job
The Baltimore Sun, October 24, 2025
Philly school board member Joyce Wilkerson was named the nation’s top urban educator
The Philadelphia Inquirer, October 24, 2025
The Philadelphia Inquirer, October 23, 2025
Finalists Named for Urban Educator of the Year
WebWire, October 8, 2025
New Director Takes Over Beleaguered MPS HR Department
Urban Milwaukee, October 1, 2025
5 lessons as urban school district reform continues
Crain's Detroit Business, September 29, 2025
Providence School Board president questions state's readiness to give back control
10WJAR, September 11, 2025
Yes, problems persist, but urban public education is getting better all the time
The Philadelphia Inquirer, September 4, 2025
Dallas Morning News, August 22, 2025
MPS recoups part of $42 million withheld by state over late finance reports
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, August 20, 2025
Exclusive: Decade After Damning Report, Minneapolis Still Fails Special Ed Kids
The 74, August 8, 2025
External review notes issues with hiring, pay in Milwaukee Public Schools' HR department
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, August 4, 2025
"Relieved": Educators await Trump administration to release $6 billion in frozen funding
The Boston Globe, July 28, 2025
Trump administration holds back nearly $7 billion in K-12 funds, sparking outcry from schools
Chalkbeat, July 1, 2025
Nearly $87M in limbo for Kentucky schools as Trump administration withholds funding
Courier Journal, July 2, 2025
FUSD shares its plan to improve student performance.
Fox 26 News, June 10, 2025
Divided APS board vacates coaching, governance contract. New provider to be selected in fall.
Albuquerque Journal, June 5, 2025
Reader, June 26, 2025