CUBE Issues Seminar: Where We Teach- Highly Qualified Urban School Teachers and Principals
June 21-24, 2007
New York, NY
NSBA's Council of Urban Boards of Education (CUBE) held its 2007 Issues Seminar, June 21-24, 2007 in New York City. They focused on what is on the forefront of every urban school board member's and superintendent's agenda — an urgent need for skilled teachers and skilled principals working together toward the goal of improving student achievement.
This year's Issues Seminar sessions included:
- Professional development for teachers and principals/assistant principals
- Recruiting and retaining highly qualified educators
- Recruiting minority teachers and principals
- Collective bargaining
- School climate
- Expectations and student achievement