Philip Jackson, U. of C. professor who studied education, dies at 86
Article remembers Prof. Emeritus Philip Jackson, whose shift from quantitative to qualitative educational research brought out his 'flair and a passion for the deepest significances in our lives'
What Does It Mean to Have ‘Grit’ in the Classroom?
Article cites Asst. Prof. Camille Farrington, who discusses the importance of noncognitive factors in childhood learning and development
Results of President Obama’s Race to the Top
In op-ed, Prof. William Howell discusses study that finds Race to the Top initiative created significant momentum for states’ education reforms
Education Next
What Schools Will Do to Keep Students on Track
Article cites research led by Prof. Melissa Roderick, which found that high school freshmen pass rates could be 'silver bullet' for achievement
UChicago schools' strategies are getting traction in Minneapolis and elsewhere
Article profiles UChicago Charter School, which has been nationally recognized for being a model of systemic school improvement
Minneapolis Post