Three cheers for Atlanta! This past weekend Atlanta Public Schools won the CUBE Award for Urban School Board Governance. The district was recognized at the 2009 CUBE conference in Austin. This prestigious award honors urban school districts that demonstrate progress in educating children and act as role models for excellence in school board governance.
“Atlanta has shown that when a district’s governance team works together and focuses on the common goal of improving student achievement for all, progress and results will follow,” said Anne L. Bryant, executive director of NSBA. “We hope that the promise Atlanta has demonstrated will be held as an example for other large districts that may be struggling. Their gains are evidence that leadership, a strong community relationship, and high expectations are critical to a successful turnaround solution for school districts.”
Also recognized were the Broward County School District in Florida as a finalist , while Baltimore City, Md., Wake County, N. C., and Jefferson County, Kentucky were recognized for progress and leadership, respectively. Hats off to all the outstanding urban districts!
