Youth
Simple ‘nudge’ letters can boost school attendance, new research suggests
News Article
Jul 5, 2018
"There's no silver bullet" to end chronic absenteeism, but a simple "nudge" letter has shown real success in reducing truancy.
As government programming funds dry up, Housing Authority seeks $3M to aid tenants
As government programming funds dry up, Housing Authority seeks $3M to aid tenants
News Article
Dec 9, 2017
Agency walks line of potential conflicts in seeking more private money
Project-Based Learning
Project-Based Learning
Research
Jan 1, 2018
A Promising Approach to Improving Student Outcomes
Student social, emotional and academic development becoming more intertwined in K-12 classrooms
Student social, emotional and academic development becoming more intertwined in K-12 classrooms
News Article
Jan 24, 2018
Economist: Giving more money to Chicago schools could significantly reduce violence
Economist: Giving more money to Chicago schools could significantly reduce violence
News Article
Jan 29, 2018
Chicago’s troubling homicide rate could be significantly reduced through a massive increase in state spending for Chicago schools.