This report finds that about half of sixth- through twelfth-graders in Chicago Public Schools report using technology for school less than once a week. More information
The Use of Technology in Chicago Public Schools 2011: Perspectives from Students, Teachers, and Principals
As CPS prepares to close schools, read our 2009 report about what impact this has on students. More information
When Schools Close: Effects on Displaced Students in Chicago Public Schools
This study analyzes the coursetaking patterns of more than 50,000 CPS students in the graduating classes of 2003 to 2009. More information
From High School to the Future: The Challenge of Senior Year in Chicago Public Schools
This report examines the impact of turnaround efforts in low-performing schools in Chicago. More information
Turning Around Low-Performing Schools in Chicago: Full Report
This literature review summarizes current research on noncognitive factors and presents a framework of how those factors interact to affect academic performance. More information
Teaching Adolescents to Become Learners: The Role of Noncognitive Factors in Shaping School Performance
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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5 Essentials School Reports
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