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The Forum on the Future of Public Education

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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NILOA Visiting Communications Coordinator Position Open

by Gianina Baker / Nov 9, 2016

The Department of Education Policy, Organization and Leadership (EPOL) seeks a Visiting Communications Coordinator.  This position will assist with the development and implementation of a dissemination plan of communications media and materials as needed under the Lumina Foundation for Education grant (National Institute for Learning Outcomes Assessment [NILOA]). The Communications Coordinator will manage day-to-day communications responsibilities which include, but are not limited to managing multiple websites and social networks, creating digital communication strategies, and assisting the Director and Assistant Director in developing communication initiatives for NILOA.

Please click on the position title (Visiting Communications Coordinator) for full position announcement and application information.