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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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EPS 199: Qualitative Research & Leadership in Global Engagement Course SP '17

by Jenn Raskauskas / Dec 14, 2016

There are a limited number of seats left in EPS 199: Qualitative Research & Leadership in Global Engagement!  EPS 199 can be taken for 2 or 3 credits by UIUC students in Spring 2017.  UIUC students will be paired with students from the Honours College of the University of Macau, who will be studying abroad at UIUC for the semester. Teams of students will work together to design and implement a qualitative research project, which they will present at the Undergraduate Research Symposium at the end of the semester.  The course will also explore issues related to global leadership.  This course meets Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4-4:50. Feel free to email Jenn at raskaus2@illinois.edu with any questions.