Common Core
The Myth of "Grade Level"
Elaine Allensworth of the Consortium explains why the focus on "grade-level" success may not be the most valuable usage of instructional time to improve student outcomes.
Illinois grade school test scores plunge — especially in poor communities
As ISAT scores plummet across the state with the new higher benchmark, UEI director Tim Knowles weighs in on addressing the gap between high-income and low-income schools.
Editorial: Common Core learning standards: Thinking beats memorizing any day
An editorial considers arguments from key education stakeholders at UChicago's Common Core panel event—featuring Secretary Arne Duncan and moderated by UEI director Tim Knowles.
Common Core Panel Features Secretary of Education Arne Duncan, UEI Director Tim Knowles, Other Experts
What is the Common Core? Does it represent a federal overreach? What challenges and opportunities does it present for students, teachers, administrators and parents? And how is it playing out in classrooms in Illinois?
In Chicago, Public Schools and Teachers Work Towards a 'Common Core'
UEI director Tim Knowles weighs in on the potential of streamlining standards as 46 states prepare for the Common Core.
Common Core
UEI director Tim Knowles weighs in on the streamlining of standards as Illinois and 45 other states prepare for the Common Core.