Chicago Public Schools

Mayor Emanuel announces $2.5 million to expand tutoring backed by research evidence

Mayor Emanuel announces $2.5 million to expand tutoring backed by research evidence

Major gift funds research on the path from school to work

Major gift funds research on the path from school to work

Intensive small-group mentorship helps struggling students

Intensive small-group mentorship helps struggling students

Urban Education Lab study finds small-group tutoring, counseling narrows achievement gap among CPS students


First report on UChicago Promise highlights efforts toward ambitious goal

First report on UChicago Promise highlights efforts toward ambitious goal

Crown gift to advance Urban Education Institute’s work to improve urban schooling in Chicago and nationwide

Crown gift to advance Urban Education Institute’s work to improve urban schooling in Chicago and nationwide

Over 1 million respond to first statewide education survey

Over 1 million respond to first statewide education survey

Urban Education Institute and State Board of Education query students, teachers and parents in effort to improve public schools


CPS students infrequently use technology for school, study finds

CPS students infrequently use technology for school, study finds

Prescription for double-dose algebra proves effective

Prescription for double-dose algebra proves effective

Senior year often fails to prepare CPS students for college, careers

Senior year often fails to prepare CPS students for college, careers

UChicago workshops help CPS high school students plan for college

UChicago workshops help CPS high school students plan for college