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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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VariABILITY 2017: A call for interested students

by VariABILITY UIUC / Mar 24, 2017

VariABILITY 2017 is a two-day event that aims to bring together students from different backgrounds to collaborate and understand some ongoing challenges that people with disabilities experience. Our goal is to take a proactive approach to disability awareness and advocacy through human-centered design. This is a great chance to become part of a community conversation on inclusion. We are looking for Illinois students from all academic disciplines and backgrounds who are passionate about this area, or just want to learn more!

For more information, visit our FB page: https://www.facebook.com/VariABILITY-2017-255958794856110/?fref=hovercard

Register here to attend the event: https://illinois.edu/fb/sec/1108043.

Location: BIF Atrium

Date: Friday, March 31 2017 6-8 PM - Saturday April 1 2017 10AM-5PM (Food and snacks will be provided on both days)

Contact us for more questions at variabilityuiuc@gmail.com! Looking forward to seeing you there!