Education

UChicago Charter School builds upon early lessons

Charter school’s remarkable success began with what Marvin Hoffman learned in founding the school’s first campus.


William Harms

Jeremy Manier

Proponents say Everyday Math adds up, though some don't understand how

Andy Isaacs, co-director of UChicago's Center for Elementary Mathematics and Science Education, says program's unique curriculum is suited to modern world


Historic comics conference breaks new ground

Legendary cartoonists join scholars to explore young field of study.


Susie Allen

Creative essay challenge inspires College community

Applicants take on tradition of unusual essay questions created by current students and alumni.


Dianna Douglas

After war, classroom offers a new outlook

Three veterans trade military service for graduate studies in the humanities.


Susie Allen

Landmark initiative reimagines humanistic inquiry

Neubauer Collegium, supported by $26.5 million gift, to promote collaboration on big questions.


Susie Allen

Law students help free wrongfully convicted inmates

Exoneration Project engages law students in vital cases, representing prisoners convicted on flawed evidence.


Janan Hanna

Entire senior class at Woodlawn school accepted into college

More than 100 University of Chicago Charter School students receive diplomas


WGN

Nine out of 10 CPS teachers authorize strike

UEI Dir. Timothy Knowles says vote not likely to change Mayor Emanuel's education strategy


How fairy tales lost their magic

Renaissance scholar Armando Maggi calls for a new kind of happily ever after.


Lydialyle Gibson

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