Tim Knowles
New head of U. of C. schools effort
The University of Chicago Urban Education Institute names John W. Gasko the new CEO of UChicago Impact.
On your marks: States are starting to test teachers
UEI director Tim Knowles comments on the weaknesses of current models of teacher evaluation as states push rapidly towards greater accountability.
5Essentials: Getting a better picture of schools’ holistic health
UEI director Tim Knowles and UChicago Charter Woodlawn Campus director Assata Moore comment on the power of the 5Essentials survey reports.
PreK-3 Literacy: A Chat with UEI Director Timothy Knowles
On October 22, 2013, the McKnight Foundation convened an expert panel event focused on how to create a consistent, high-quality educational experience from age 3 to grade 3.
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.
NCTQ Report Recommends Greater Scrutiny of Teacher Prep Pipeline
UEI director Tim Knowles weighs in on the state of teacher evaluation and best paths forward in light of NCTQ's new report on America's educator evaluations.
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?
Crown gift to advance University of Chicago Urban Education Institute’s work to improve urban schooling in Chicago and nationwide
$10 million commitment from Paula and James Crown will support key UEI initiatives in urban schooling, teaching, leadership
State to temper survey results
UEI director Tim Knowles comments in a Chicago Tribune front page story as the state prepares for a partial release of the results of the inaugural Illinois 5Essentials Survey.
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