Ebony Education Roundtable

Elaine Allensworth, Director of Research for the Consortium on Chicago School Research at the University of Chicago, points to some of the findings of recent studies.

Julianne Malveaux, President of Bennett College, cited statistics on the amount of time students spend in the classroom and how it affects outcomes of success or failure.

Left to right, Shayne Evans, Director of the University of Chicago Charter School, Woodlawn campus, Julianne Malveaux, President of Bennett College, and Elaine Allensworth, Director of Research for the CCSR, discuss the educational challenges facing Chicago Public Schools students and educators.

Shayne Evans, Director of the University of Chicago Charter School, Woodlawn secondary campus, reminded everyone to acknowledge students' successes and the importance of celebrating that success.

MSNBC news anchor Tamron Hall moderates the panel discussion on education in urban schools at the Ebony Education Roundtable.

University of Chicago Dean of the Social Sciences Division John Mark Hansen absorbs the conversation on urban education at the Ebony Education Roundtable.

Linda Johnson Rice welcomes guests of the Ebony Education Roundtable that the Johnson Publishing Company cosponsored with the University of Chicago. It will be part of a special program "Making the Grade," set to air Sunday, Aug. 15, on MSNBC.

President Robert J. Zimmer talked about the University's commitment to improving urban education at the Ebony Education Roundtable, held Wednesday, Aug. 11 at International House.

Panel members for the roundtable included, left to right, Shayne Evans, Julianne Malveaux, Elaine Allensworth, Tamron Hall, Russlynn Ali, Tim King and Mary Richardson-Lowry.