College of Education

The Forum on the Future of Public Education
About News Events Blog (Archive) Newsletter

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.

Latest News

Campus Charitable Fund Drive (CCFD) Ends Nov. 9

by Julie Kellogg (jkellogg@illinois.edu) / Nov 2, 2018

The Campus Charitable Fund Drive (CCFD) is currently underway and ends on Friday, Nov. 9. Indivudials are urged to consider giving to one of the more than 700 charitable organizations that they have a passion for. These organizations are listed in the agency booklet under the 12 umbrella organizations. The minimum contribution is as little as $24 annually, and every gift matters, no matter the size.

Please see Julie Kellogg in Room 210C of the Education building for inquiries or for needed assistance in completing the online giving form via payroll deduction. Those who want to contribute may also fill out a one-time payment form.

Online Giving Page

One-time pledge form

Agency booklet

CCFD FAQs

Agency search by keyword/cause

GIVING SPARKS HOPE