Council of Urban Boards of Education (CUBE)

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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.

To join CUBE, fill out and submit the interest form. An NSBA staff member will contact you to confirm your information and affiliation status.

CUBE Member Benefits

Learn more about the membership benefits of CUBE.

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Important Dates

SAVE THE DATE: September 11-13, 2025, CUBE Annual Conference | JW Marriott Los Angeles

Past CUBE Annual Conferences Highlights

Awards

The Benjamin Elijah Mays Lifetime Achievement Award is given to a school board member who demonstrates a longstanding commitment to improving educational outcomes in urban districts.

The CUBE Annual Award for Urban School Board Excellence is given to a school district that demonstrates excellence in school board performance, academic improvement, educational equity, and community engagement.

2025 CUBE Awards will open on February 24, 2025

Membership

CUBE programming supports school boards through professional development, legislative advocacy and other resources that address today. Other benefits include networking and learning opportunities, news and analysis and access to latest information on federal policies.


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