A Decade of Impact: Urban Leadership Jubilee

Celebrating a Decade of Transformative Leadership

Urban Leadership Jubilee

Be part of a momentous celebration as AASA, Howard University and USC Rossier mark the 10th Anniversary of the Urban Superintendents Academy at the 2025 National Conference on Education in New Orleans!

Join us in honoring a decade of extraordinary achievement by visionary public school leaders who have transformed urban education across the country. Experience an inspiring retrospective of the Academy's distinguished legacy, exploring watershed moments and celebrating the remarkable leaders who have emerged from its ranks. This milestone gathering will showcase and celebrate how the Academy has cultivated a new generation of educational pioneers who continue to advance equity, champion innovation, and reshape the future of urban education.

Urban Education Leadership Awards

As part of the 10th anniversary of the Urban Superintendents Academy, we're recognizing three (3) leaders who demonstrate dedication to student equity and inclusivity and who have positively impacted their district and community.

 Collective Impact Award: This award celebrates collaborative leadership and collective action, recognizing those who have demonstrated a steadfast commitment to fostering meaningful partnerships and driving transformative change within urban education.

 Dr. Joe Hairston Award: This award celebrates superintendents who exemplify Dr. Joe Allen Hairston's commitment to visionary leadership, inclusivity, innovation and mentorship in urban education.

 Emerging Leader Award: This award honors the early accomplishments and exceptional promise of rising leaders and celebrates individuals who have demonstrated innovative leadership, a commitment to educational equity, and a passion for student success early in their careers.

Awardees must be graduates of the AASA Urban Superintendents Academy.  Submit a nomination by January 15, 2025!

Submit a Nomination

Event Details

Attire

This is a black-tie event. Attendees are encouraged to dress in formal attire.

Food and Beverage

Attendees can expect a multi-course dinner, beverages and captivating entertainment to set the perfect tone for a memorable night in New Orleans!

Leadership Awards

During this celebration, we'll recognize three (3) leaders who demonstrate dedication to student equity and inclusivity, and who have positively impacted their district and community. All awardees must be graduates of the AASA Urban Superintendents Academy. Visit the nomination form to learn more and submit a nomination.

You do not need to be registered for the 2025 National Conference on Education in order to attend this event.

Who should attend?

All district and school leaders dedicated to uplifting urban public education, especially current urban leaders and Urban Superintendents Academy alumni, are encouraged to attend!

You do not need to be registered for the 2025 National Conference on Education in order to attend this event.

Partners

Details

March 5, 2025 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM (Central Standard Time)

2 Poydras St, New Orleans, LA 70130

Hilton Riverside New Orleans- Grand Ballroom A

$125.00

Member Price

$125.00

Non-Member Price

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Contact

  • Jessica Gordon

    Program Manager, Leadership Network

    AASA, The School Superintendents Association

    jgordon@aasa.org

    703-875-0704

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