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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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Image of Research competition for grad, professional students taking place through Jan. 22

by the College of Education at Illinois / Nov 20, 2017

Image of Research competition

Graduate and professional students at Illinois are invited to submit images of their research, creative, or scholarly work for the fifth annual Image of Research competition.

The entry deadline is Monday, January 22, 2018.

Entries will be judged by a multidisciplinary panel for connection between image, text, and research; originality; and visual impact. The work of semifinalists will be on display at a reception in the University Library during Graduate Student Appreciation week in early April.

Finalists compete for the following:

First prize: $500

Second prize: $300

Third prize: $200

Honorable mention(s): $100

People’s Choice Award: $100

The Image of Research is cosponsored by the Scholarly Commons of the University Library and the Graduate College. It is supported by a generous gift to the Scholarly Commons from the Division of Intercollegiate Athletics. For more information about the competition, including requirements, deadlines, and judging criteria, please visit http://go.illinois.edu/grad-image-of-research.