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The work of the Urban Education Institute (UEI) is often featured in the news. Here is a sampling.

 

CPS students infrequently use technology for school, study finds

April 19, 2013
University of Chicago News

The University of Chicago Consortium on Chicago School Research's latest report finds CPS students infrequently use technology for school.

Digital divide among CPS students, schools: study

April 18, 2013
Catalyst Chicago

A new report from the University of Chicago Consortium on Chicago School Research reveals technology use for school varies widely across Chicago.

High-performing school finds itself on closing list

April 12, 2013
Chicago Tribune

UChicago CCSR's Marisa de la Torre comments on CPS school actions in light of the Consortium's research on school closings. 

Education: Rolling the dice of quality

April 11, 2013
Mmegi Online (Botswana)

A course on American education at the University of Botswana credits its creation to UChicago CCSR's work and expert references.

Gems of academia: faculty research shines

April 9, 2013
The Chicago Maroon

UChicago CCSR's Elaine Allensworth comments on the expertise and accessibility of the Consortium's work that help bring in diverse research grants.

Chicago schools fight closure as drive for charter schools continues

April 8, 2013
The Guardian

International media cites UChicago CCSR's research on school closings as the debate over CPS closures and charter schools continues. 

Superintendent appreciates survey participation

April 7, 2013
The Register-Mail

A school district superintendent looks forward to building data from teacher and student input through the Illinois 5Essentials Survey. 

Editorial: Help make sure survey is more than just interesting

April 3, 2013
Daily Herald

An editorial urges parents to help build reliable data on their children's schools by taking the Illinois 5Essentials Survey. 

For smooth school closings, CPS has many promises to keep

April 3, 2013
Catalyst Chicago

CPS school actions are scrutinized against UChicago CCSR research showing displaced students must move to stronger schools for closings to produce academic gains. 

Losing track

April 3, 2013
Catalyst Chicago

Marisa de la Torre discusses UChicago CCSR findings that show the quality of receiving schools as critical for displaced students' academic gains.

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