The Council of Urban Boards of Education (CUBE) supports excellence in urban school board leadership. As part of its mission, CUBE creates educational opportunities for urban school board leaders to gain the knowledge and skills necessary to serve as effective local education policymakers and as advocates for equity in public education.
Committed to addressing the educational challenges that exist in our nation’s urban centers, CUBE helps school boards close the student achievement gap and provide all students equal opportunity to receive a high-quality education, focusing on meeting the needs of our nation’s historically underrepresented and underserved students.
Learn more about the benefits of CUBE and join now.
Leadership
The CUBE Steering Committee consists of urban school board members from CUBE school districts from across the nation. The 2020-2021 CUBE Steering Committee is lead by:
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Jacinto Ramos Jr Chair Fort Worth Independent School District Texas |
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Steve Gallon Vice Chair Miami-Dade County Public Schools Florida |
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Joyce Morley |
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Micah Ali |
View the full Steering Committee here.
There are currently two vacancies on the CUBE Steering Committee that may be filled by appointment by the CUBE Chair. The next election will be held on April 10, 2021, please check back in the fall for a link to the candidate application form. Learn more about serving on the Steering Committee.
Announcements and News
Press Releases |
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Sept. 15, 2020 | Virginia School Boards Association President Winner of 2020 Lifetime Achievement Award |
Sept. 15, 2020 | Shelby County Schools Winner of the CUBE Annual Award for Urban School Board Excellence |
April 8, 2020 | Council of Urban Boards of Education Announces 2020-2021 Leadership |
Publications |
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Sept. 2019 |
The Opportunity to Increase Equity: A Guide ESSA Title IV, Part A |
August 2020 | Increasing Equity and Achievement by Empowering Students |
June 2020 | Urban Advocate: Eyes on Our Children |
June 2020 | Urban Advocate: Can a Crisis Lead to Equitable Access? |
Important Dates |
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August 26, 2020 | Webinar: Equity, Access & Student Agency |
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