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The Forum on the Future of Public Education strives to bring the best empirical evidence to policymakers and the public.

The Forum draws on a network of premier scholars to create, interpret, and disseminate credible information on key questions facing P-20 education. The Forum pursues original research and facilitates collaboration between researchers and policymakers to examine the pressing issues shaping the future of public education. Key constituencies of the Forum include scholars who influence research, policy and practice; policy makers and policy making bodies at all levels; members of the media who influence public opinion; foundations, organizations, business groups and others who support, criticize and advocate for reform; and citizens who make choices about education for themselves and their children.

America is witnessing a drastic redefinition of the policies and practices associated with “public education.” Too often, discussions around the future of public education are strong on passion but short on actual evidence. The Forum for the Future of Public Education is filing that gap by building a resource of objective, research-based insights on key educational issues. We are establishing an open venue- a true public forum to debate controversial and consequential policy issues that will shape American’s future.

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College hosting book drive to support bookstore

by College of Education at Illinois / Aug 16, 2016

The College of Education is hosting a book drive to support a local non-profit bookstore, Orphan’s Treasure Box. Orphans Treasure Box collects donated used books and sell them online and in their retail outlet to support orphans and vulnerable kids both locally and internationally.

Textbooks and teaching resources bring in a lot of revenue for Orphan’s Treasure box, and enable them to increase their giving exponentially. As you prepare for the fall semester, would you consider going through your bookshelves and donating those books that are just taking up space?  

Here are the details:

What: Used Textbook Collection

When: August 16 through September 2

Where: Collection boxes will be located in 120 Education (School and Community Experiences)

Questions: Contact Sunny McMurry at koerber@illinois.edu

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