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UChicago Consortium on School Research @uchiconsortium.bsky.social · 22h

Does your family have an eighth-grader in @chipubschools.bsky.social? The GoCPS application for high schools will close at 5PM on November 14. Not sure how to get started? Take a look at some of our #GoCPS research for tips and tricks: consortium.uchicago.edu/publications...

UChicago Consortium on School Research @uchiconsortium.bsky.social · 5d

[email protected] has a book coming out next month: USING DATA TO IMPROVE SCHOOLS.

Explore a framework for understanding the critical properties of data and tools to focus on the metrics that matter most for student achievement.

Preorder your copy now: www.corwin.com/books/using-...

Using Data to Improve Schools

Explore a framework for understanding the critical properties of data and tools to focus on the metrics that matter most for student achievement.

www.corwin.com

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UChicago Consortium on School Research @uchiconsortium.bsky.social · 9d

Still time to register! Join the UChicago Committee on Education and the Department of Race, Diaspora, and Indigeneity for a screening of “Beyond Closure.”

RSVP here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

Read our research on school closings: consortium.uchicago.edu/publications...

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UChicago Consortium on School Research @uchiconsortium.bsky.social · 11d

Today's keynote session at #SREE25 included a moderated panel discussion, moderated by Christina Herzog. Included on the panel was our own Lewis-Sebring Director, @elaineallensworth.bsky.social!

UChicago Consortium on School Research @uchiconsortium.bsky.social · 13d

We're so proud of our Director of Learning & Development Group (and Research Assistant Professor) Shanette Porter who served as co-chair for #SREE25. Catch her delivering the keynote, "Transforming Systems: The Role of Research-Practice Partnerships," on Friday, October 10 at 10:45 AM.

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UChicago Consortium on School Research @uchiconsortium.bsky.social · 13d

Rosa Ramirez Richter, our Director of Engagement and Partnerships, speaking at the Family Engagement panel session at #SREE2025 right now!

Learn more about Rosa and her work here: consortium.uchicago.edu/about/staff-...

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UChicago Consortium on School Research @uchiconsortium.bsky.social · 16d

We are thrilled to welcome this year’s @sreesociety.bsky.social conference to Chicago! Shanette Porter, Director of our Learning & Development Group, is co-chairing

If you will be attending #SREE2025, we hope you can join us at our sessions, listed here: consortium.uchicago.edu/resources/sr...

UChicago Consortium on School Research @uchiconsortium.bsky.social · 20d

#ICYMI: @advanceillinois.org released their annual report on public education in Illinois. We're grateful that they cited our research on English Learners.

Read their report: static1.squarespace.com/static/600f2...

Read our research on English Learners: consortium.uchicago.edu/publications...

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UChicago Consortium on School Research @uchiconsortium.bsky.social · 21d

We love our principals, and our research has shown that they can make a huge difference: consortium.uchicago.edu/publications...

Check out this principal appreciation toolkit from the Chicago Public Education Fund: thefundchicago.org/how-to-help/...

Happy #PrincipalAppreciationMonth!

How Do Principals Influence Student Achievement?

Principals are often seen as the primary agents of change to improve student achievement in their schools. Yet the role of the principal is complex, and there are many ways that principals might poten...

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UChicago Consortium on School Research @uchiconsortium.bsky.social · 25d

Marisa de la Torre spoke to Heather Hollingsworth on some of our findings around school closings, in a recent @apnews.com article.

Read the article: apnews.com/article/scho...

Read our research: consortium.uchicago.edu/publications...

UChicago Consortium on School Research @uchiconsortium.bsky.social · 28d

#ICYMI, @theatlantic.com is now offering every public high school in the country free digital access to both its journalism and its 168-year archive of news. A valuable resource for teachers and students!

Learn more: www.theatlantic.com/press-releas...

The Atlantic Announces Free Digital Subscriptions for All U.S. Public High Schools

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UChicago Consortium on School Research @uchiconsortium.bsky.social · 29d

Our Deputy Director, Jenny Nagaoka, presenting research we did with @iwerc.bsky.social on the socioeconomic disparities of Illinois students at Forefront, yesterday.

Learn about the presentation: myforefront.org/event/precar...

Read the research: consortium.uchicago.edu/publications...

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UChicago Consortium on School Research @uchiconsortium.bsky.social · Sep 19

📚Chronic absenteeism is tough—but schools CAN help! @elaineallensworth.bsky.social & Hedy Chang say it starts with building strong ties with families & students. Read more in @the74.bsky.social: www.the74million.org/article/for-...

What resonates with you? #AttendanceMatters #EdChat

For Some Kids, Getting to School Is Really Hard. They Still Need to Go Every Day

Chang & Allensworth: How schools in Chicago, Providence, Memphis, Kansas City are reducing chronic absenteeism with data, outreach and support.

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UChicago Consortium on School Research @uchiconsortium.bsky.social · Sep 18

This #ArtsEdWeek, we celebrate art for art's sake, and also because of its benefits to the whole student. #BecauseOfArtsEd, a child can learn a variety of valuable #SEL skills that will help them in all subjects. Read our report with Ingenuity Chicago: consortium.uchicago.edu/artsed

UChicago Consortium on School Research @uchiconsortium.bsky.social · Sep 17

It's #ArtsEdWeek! Time to celebrate the wonders of arts education, including its ability to teach #SEL. Shout out to all the arts teachers! Arts educators can use our AATE conference handout to learn more about fostering SEL through the arts: consortium.uchicago.edu/sites/defaul...

UChicago Consortium on School Research @uchiconsortium.bsky.social · Sep 16

“It is through ongoing cycles of age-appropriate action and reflection that young people build foundational components of long-term success.” Often, this process occurs #BecauseofArtsEd. Learn more in our report with Ingenuity Chicago, this #ArtsEdWeek: consortium.uchicago.edu/artsed

UChicago Consortium on School Research @uchiconsortium.bsky.social · Sep 15

Happy #ArtsEdWeek! How does art teach social-emotional skills? Learn more with co-author @pullerwrites.bsky.social in a new GO FIGURE explaining figure 4 from our 2019 report with Ingenuity Chicago.

Watch the episode: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xiw7...

Read the report: consortium.uchicago.edu/artsed

GO FIGURE: J.S. Puller shares Figure 4 of Arts Education and SEL

YouTube video by UChiConsortium

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UChicago Consortium on School Research @uchiconsortium.bsky.social · Sep 15

[email protected] weighs in on the importance of consistent meetings between researchers and district staff, and how it's been invaluable to our research on Skyline in @chipubschools.bsky.social.

Read the blog post from RESTART: restartnetwork.org/blog/researc...

UChicago Consortium on School Research @uchiconsortium.bsky.social · Sep 12

9/17: 12-1pm
@elaineallensworth.bsky.social will discuss our Skyline Early Childhood study of K-2 grade literacy assessments in @chipubschools.bsky.social at the Citywide Early Childhood Research Roundtable, hosted by the EC*REACH at Northwestern.

Zoom link: northwestern.zoom.us/j/99954555208

Join our Cloud HD Video Meeting

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UChicago Consortium on School Research @uchiconsortium.bsky.social · Sep 8

"The district is doing a lot to change course and make sure Black students and families have more sense of belonging." Alexandra Ritson, at the To&Through Project, quoted in a @chalkbeat.org article about changes to @chipubschools.bsky.social enrollment. Learn more: www.chalkbeat.org/chicago/2025...

Chicago public school enrollment dropping again, early data show

Based on preliminary data, the decreases are steepest in charter and majority Black schools.

www.chalkbeat.org

UChicago Consortium on School Research @uchiconsortium.bsky.social · Sep 5

Our latest newsletter is out, celebrating the back-to-school season. Read it here: t.e2ma.net/message/3lsa...

Not getting our e-blasts? Sign up for our list over here. Don't miss out on new research and critical education news: signup.e2ma.net/signup/17219...

UChicago Consortium on School Research @uchiconsortium.bsky.social · Sep 2

Much appreciation to the Lloyd A. Fry Foundation for spotlighting to of our reports in their latest e-blast: mailchi.mp/d40a3cb43973...

Read the Family Playbook on leadership: consortium.uchicago.edu/publications...

Read Precarious Prospects: consortium.uchicago.edu/publications...

The Latest from the Lloyd A. Fry Foundation 📬

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UChicago Consortium on School Research @uchiconsortium.bsky.social · Aug 28

Philly improved high school graduation rates by over 10 percentage points in seven years because of a focus on Freshman OnTrack, according to @chalkbeat.org Philadelphia.

Read the article: www.chalkbeat.org/philadelphia...

Learn more about Freshman OnTrack: consortium.uchicago.edu/high_school?...

This Philly dropout prevention program is expanding because it’s working, advocates say

The 9th Grade Success Network from Philadelphia Academies Inc. will be in four new schools this year: Building 21, Franklin Learning Center, Philadelphia Military Academy, and Hill-Freeman World Acade...

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UChicago Consortium on School Research @uchiconsortium.bsky.social · Aug 28

Are you a member of a @chipubschools.bsky.social LSC? Participate in a survey, to share your experience and how the district can better support you. The first 800 who complete the survey will receive a $10 Walgreens gift card.

Learn more here: chicagopublicfund.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...

2023-24 LSC Member Engagement Survey

The most powerful, simple and trusted way to gather experience data. Start your journey to experience management and try a free account today.

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UChicago Consortium on School Research @uchiconsortium.bsky.social · Aug 26

September 22: We're joining our partners at @iwerc.bsky.social to share our new research on the economic outcomes of Illinois high schoolers at a session hosted by the CCAPS (College and Career Access, Persistence, and Success) learning group.

Learn more: myforefront.org/event/precar...

Precarious Prospects: College Completion and the Bridge to Employment - Forefront

What does it take to ensure that college truly opens doors to opportunity? This in-person event will explore the findings...

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