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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 Community Open House

by cwyant@illinois.edu (Christine Wyant) / Oct 4, 2022

University Primary School, the Reggio Emilia inspired lab school of the College of Education at University of Illinois, is hosting an annual fall community open house Wednesday, October 12, 2022.  Prospective families, researchers, and community members may visit the preschool through 5th grade classrooms from 9:00 a.m. until noon. 

.  Admissions for the 2023-2024 school year will begin mid-January.  For more information, visit the school website https://uniprimary.illinois.edu/ and/or contact the Director, Dr. Ali Lewis alilewis@illinois.edu. University Primary School is located on campus at The University of Illinois, 51 Gerty Drive, Champaign.