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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.

Now Accepting Applications from In-service Teachers for Global Fieldwork

Oct 3, 2018, 10:00 by the College of Education at Illinois
Applications for global fieldwork in 2018-1019 are now open for in-service teachers. Join teachers, faculty and students from the College of Education at Illinois on travels to schools abroad for research and collaboration.

Applications for global fieldwork in 2018-1019 are now open for in-service teachers. Join teachers, faculty and students from the College of Education on travels to schools abroad for research and collaboration. Choose from 14 different locations including Singapore, Costa Rica, Australia, and Spain. View the full list of opportunities.

Teachers are eligible to participate in three ways:

1) Graduate credit. Four credits of non-degree or graduate credit toward an Illinois degree. Waivers from collaborative teaching can be used. 

2) Professional development. Hours depend on the length of the trip (three to 12 range). 

3.) Join the trip and receive no course credit but experience life-changing travels. Apply for a program.

This year we are pleased to announce a fellowship for practicing teachers ranging from $500 to $1,500, funded in part by the Department of Education VI grant. To apply:

Application: https://form.jotformeu.com/82713110306342

Recommendation: https://form.jotformeu.com/82594741106357

Please contact Allison Witt at 217-300-5195 or awitt1@illinois.edu for inquiries. The College of Education looks forward to sharing adventures in global education with you.