Tim Knowles
Obama Community College? Expert Pushes Campus Near Presidential Library
Tim Knowles is interviewed on his push to have a community college near the site of the new Obama library.
CPS Should Keep a Watchful Eye on Charters, Rahm Advisor Says
Tim Knowles is interviewed on the state of public education in Chicago, particularly as it relates to charter schools.
Chicago's Best Public Schools
Chicago Magazine evaluates Chicago Public Schools looking at more than just standardized test scores to rank the best schools. Tim Knowles and Elaine Allensworth are quoted throughout.
Arne Duncan Stepping Down, Returning to Chicago
Tim Knowles is quoted on Arne Duncan's legacy in response to recent resignation by the US Secretary of Education.
New UChicago Urban Labs Initiative Expands Urban Education Institute's Partnerships and Reach
CHICAGO—MARCH 9, 2015—The University of Chicago is creating a new institution, UChicago Urban Labs, to address daunting urban problems and help realize the promise of cities in an era of global urbanization.
CPS graduation rate from college nearly doubles: Study
Mike Flannery interviews Tim Knowles on Fox 32 News regarding the rise of CPS college graduates and what is driving the increase.
State sees some progress, but not for poor kids: report
Tim Knowles is quoted on the importance of not getting caught up on short-term indicators at the expense of the bigger picture, as well as keeping kids on-track for graduation.
Schools clear the decks to try step-by-step approach to teaching reading
Tim Knowles is quoted extensively throughout this piece by MinnPost regarding Minnesota's work with UEI and Impact's STEP to improve literacy across the state.
Keeping 9th Graders on Track Can Move Grad Rate, Research Finds
UEI Directors Tim Knowles, Elaine Allensworth, and Cornelia Grumman presented D.C. officials with recent UEI research and results last week at Education Counsel. The briefing is summarized here.
Chicago Isn't Waiting for Superman
John Dewey Director of UEI Tim Knowles' OpEd on the new problem Chicago Public Schools are facing - not enough chairs for all of the students staying in school! Focusing on 9th grade on-track indicators is an efficient way to keep graduation rates up across the nation.
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