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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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University Primary School Enrollment Begins

by Christine Wyant / Jan 18, 2017

University Primary School is now accepting enrollment applications for the 2017-2018 academic year. University Primary School is the University of Illinois, College of Education lab school, serving children preschool through fifth grade in a Reggio Emilia, project-based curriculum. For more information, visit the school website: http://education.illinois.edu/ups or call 217-333-3996. University Primary School is located on campus at 51 Gerty Drive, Champaign in the Children's Research Center building. Children must be 3 years old on or before September 1st to enroll in the preschool classroom and 5 years old on or before September 1st to enroll in kindergarten.

Families applying to the school are invited to attend the Community Open House on Wednesday February 8 between 9:00 a.m.-12:00 noon for preschool and 9:00 a.m.- 3:00 p.m. for grades K-5; children are encouraged to visit at this time. Families may also choose to schedule a site visit outside of the Open House time. Enrollment applications may be downloaded from the website or picked up at the school office. Applications submitted by March 10, 2017 will be given first consideration for enrollment.