CPS students at a college fair

This report rigorously examines the impact of participation in the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program (IB DP) on the postsecondary outcomes of students who graduated from Chicago’s neighborhood high schools More information

Working to My Potential: The Postsecondary Experiences of CPS Students in the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

Teacher evaluation is arguably the hottest issue in education right now. More information

Rethinking Teacher Evaluation in Chicago Lessons Learned from Classroom Observations, Principal-Teacher Conferences, and District Implementation

Chicago Public Schools has experienced tremendous growth in graduation rates over the past 20 years, but learning gains have been modest. More information

Trends in Chicago's Schools Across Three Eras of Reform

This research report documents the first year of implementation of YOUmedia, a youth-centered digital learning initiative at the Chicago Public Library. More information

YOUmedia Chicago: Reimagining Learning, Literacies, and Libraries: A Snapshot of Year 1

The University of Chicago Consortium on Chicago School Research builds the capacity for school reform by conducting research that identifies what matters for student success and school improvement.

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May 9, 2012
Catalyst Chicago

From security guard to teacher

April 22, 2012
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Opinion: Retain kids only as a last resort

April 9, 2012
Quad-City Times

A bold move