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4 Lessons from Chicago Public Schools - US News
Sara Stoelinga shares four lessons from Chicago Public Schools that reflect key national education debates and illustrate potential improvement influencers.
Beyond Test Scores
UEI's Cornelia Grumman examines why it is so difficult to effectively measure school quality.
Backing Away From Zero Tolerance
The New York Times Editorial Board examines recent findings on zero tolerance school discipline systems with a focus on moving away from out of school suspensions.
Moving Beyond Soft Skills: Applying Noncognitive Factors in Georgia Schools
Piece on Geogia schools examining noncognitive factors in schools with an emphasis on research by the Consortium.
UChicago Report: Most Vulnerable CPS Students Still Suspended at High Rates
The Chicago Sun Times examines the latest Consortium report analyzing CPS discipline policies and their effects.
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.
University Announces New Labs to Focus on Energy, Health, Poverty
Three new labs studying energy, poverty, and healthy will join existing education and crime labs.
Turning Conflict into Trust Improves Schools and Student Learning
Greg Anrig examines the effect of collaboration and trust on school improvement and student learning, citing research from the Consortium.
The Aftermath: Report shows that families make hard choices in the wake of school closings
South Side Weekly examines the Consortium's recent school closings report, and details the decisions parents have to make when enrolling their children in new schools.
University of Chicago Urban Teacher Education Program gets new DIrector
UEI Names Tanika Island Director of UChicago UTEP.
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