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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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Annual free book jackets & posters giveaway

by Nancy O'Brien / Nov 4, 2016

It is time once again for the SSHEL book jacket and poster giveaway!

This year the festivities take place the week of November 7th through the 11th in the Social Sciences, Health, and Education Library (100 Main Library). The giveaway will be going on during all hours that SSHEL is open.

The fun begins in the School Collection Room (Room 112) at 9:00 a.m. on Monday, November 7th. Come and pick up free posters, book jackets, and more!  Posters and book jackets are a great resource for:

- decorating your classroom or office

- book talk visual aids

- art projects

- library displays

- creative writing (have students predict or create a story from the picture/title and write about it)

Please share this information with anyone who might be interested. We will be giving the posters and book jackets away until they are all gone.

If you have any questions about this event, please call the Social Sciences, Health, and Education Library (217-244-1864) or email Nancy O'Brien (npobrien@illinois.edu).