The Forum on the Future of Public Education draws on a network of premier scholars at the University of Illinois and beyond to create, interpret, and disseminate credible information on key questions in educational policy. The Forum pursues original research projects and facilitates collaboration between researchers and policymakers to examine the pressing issues shaping the future of public education. Learn more about the Forum...

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Forum Events

  • The World is Changing But my School Organization Isn't Moving Fast Enough!
    Thursday, April 26, 2012 - 8:00am - 3:30pm
    This workshop will help school leaders understand and act on new developments that are transforming learning, teaching, and schooling. Particular emphasis will be placed on operationalizing larger concepts into concrete actions by local school systems. Participants should bring a laptop and be ready for an extremely active, hands-on day of thinking, discussing, and action planning.
  • Rethinking Scholarship in a Digital Era
    Wednesday, April 25, 2012 - 12:00pm - 1:30pm
    Whether we like it or not, the Internet and other digital technologies are transforming educational research, information dissemination, individual authority, and organizational visibility. This interactive discussion will focus on the implications of technological disruptions for researchers' scholarship, impact, and learning.
  • Pathways to College for Underserved and Nontraditional Students
    Wednesday, April 4, 2012 - 12:00pm - 1:30pm
    Dr. Bragg’s seminar will focus on pathways to and through college for adult, nontraditional, and underserved students, including postsecondary preparation and transfer.
  • The Performance and State Policies of Higher Education in Illinois
    Thursday, October 13, 2011 - 3:00pm - 5:00pm
    This presentation discusses lessons learned from a five-state policy review project about the connections between public policy and changes in higher education performance. The five states in the project are Illinois, Georgia, Maryland, Texas, and Washington.
  • A Conversation with IES Director John Easton
    Wednesday, October 5, 2011 (All day)
    Forum Director Dr. Debra Bragg sat down with Dr. Easton to discuss the importance of research on public education and the role of IES.
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