About ICUE
Three Days of Powerful Sessions
Nov. 4-7, 2026
Punta Cana,
Dominican Republic
The Urban Education Collaborative housed in the College of Education at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte would like to welcome all of our attendees for the 6th Biennial International Conference on Urban Education (ICUE). This solutions-based global conference is looking forward to welcoming attendees from around the globe.
Past conferences were held in Jamaica, Puerto Rico, Bahamas, and Cancun. This year we are excited to invite attendees to beautiful Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. We look forward to seeing you there!
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Newsroom
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From Crisis to Solutions: Global Conference Charts New Course for Urban Education - November 11, 2024
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International Conference Offers Solutions-Based Outcomes to Challenges Facing Urban Schools - November 7, 2024
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Scholars of Urban Education Gather for Solutions-Based Conference - November 4, 2022
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Urban K-12 Teacher of the Year Award - September 7, 2022
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Taking K-12 Urban Education Global, the ICUE Conference Returns - June 7, 2022
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Educators Challenged to Reduce Racial Trauma at ICUE Gathering - Nov. 8, 2018
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Two Urban Educators Receive Award at ICUE Convening - Nov. 25, 2018
Conference Proceedings
ICUE 2022 Conference Precedings
ICUE 2018 Conference Proceedings
Participants
550
Topics
320
Sessions
60
Speakers
160
Past Speakers
Proud to bring inspirational speakers from across the globe
Photos
ICUE Nassau, Bahamas
Nov. 8 -10, 2018
Student Fellows visit to Orphanage & School
Welcome Reception at Atlantis - Nov. 8, 2018
ICUE Cancun, Mexico
Nov. 2 - 5, 2022
ICUE Cancun, Mexico
Nov. 6 - 9, 2024
Registration & Hotel
Conference Registration Now Open
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General Conference Registration
Early Bird Registration until May 15 - $330
Registration after May 15 - $405
Onsite Registration - $430 -
Undergraduate/Graduate Student and K-12 Teacher Conference Registration - $210
Hotel Information
The official conference hotel for ICUE 2026 is the Paradisus Palma Real Golf & Spa Resort in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. For Conference Attendees that secure conference registration and book accommodations at the Paradisus Palma Real using our ICUE 2026 Group Rate, your fees will include:
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Accommodations, All Inclusive Food and Beverages at ICUE approved Restaurants, 24 Hour Room Service, Gratuities, Resort Taxes/Fees
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Admissions to the Breakout Sessions, Featured Panels, Keynote Speaker Address and Roundtable Sessions
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Conference Materials
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Access to the ICUE Welcome Reception on Wednesday, November 4, 2026
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Access to ICUE Keynote Address and Reception on Thursday, November 5, 2026
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Electronic Version of the Conference Program
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Full Access to Resort