1、01SUPPORTING AMERICAS GREAT CITY SCHOOLSSUPPORTING AMERICAS GREAT CITY SCHOOLS:A Summary of Member Benefits,Services,and ProductsAPRIL 2026ABOUT THE COUNCIL OF THE GREAT CITY SCHOOLS.OUR VISION.OUR MISSION.OUR GOALS.ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE .WHAT MEMBERS GET FOR THEIR DUES .DETAILED OVERVIEW OF COUN

2、CIL SERVICES AND PRODUCTS.COUNCIL SERVICES.COUNCIL PRODUCTS.AWARDS AND SCHOLARSHIPS.COUNCIL STAFF.LIST OF MEMBER DISTRICTS.1223358915242627CONTENTS1SUPPORTING AMERICAS GREAT CITY SCHOOLSABOUT THE COUNCIL OF THE GREAT CITY SCHOOLS The Council of the Great City Schools brings together the nations larg

3、est urban public school systems in a coalition dedicated to the improvement of education for children in the inner cities.The Council and its member school districts work to help our schoolchildren meet the highest standards and become successful and productive members of society.The Council keeps t

4、he nations lawmakers,the media,and the public informed about the progress and problems in big-city schools.The organization does this through legislation,communications,research,and technical assistance.The organization also helps to build capacity in urban education with programs to boost academic

5、performance and narrow achievement gaps;improve professional development;and strengthen leadership,governance,and management.The Council of the Great City Schools accomplishes its mission by connecting urban school district personnel from coast to coast who work under similar conditions.Staff with r

6、esponsibilities for curricula,research and testing,finance,operations,personnel,technology,legislation,communications,and other areas confer regularly under the Councils auspices to share concerns and solutions and discuss what works in boosting achievement and managing operations.In addition,joint