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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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Winter break Library hours

by npobrien@illinois.edu (Nancy O'Brien) / Dec 5, 2016

The Library will have significantly reduced hours during winter break. All libraries on campus will be closed December 23-January 2.

The Social Sciences, Health, and Education Library (SSHEL) will be open regular Fall semester hours through the end of finals, closing on Friday December 16 at 6:00pm. We will be closed December 23 through January 2.  On December 19-22, January 3-6, and January 9-12, SSHEL will be open 8:30am-5pm.  On Friday, January 13, the Library opens at 1pm.  The Library is closed on weekends during winter break. Spring semester hours resume on Tuesday, January 17. 

If you need Library materials or services for your research or studies, please plan ahead.

For a complete list of library hours during winter break, see: http://www.library.illinois.edu/#hoursloc

Enjoy the winter break!