In this session, we heard from Shanette Porter, the lead author of a recent report from the University of Chicago Consortium: Investing in Adolescents High School Climate and Organizational Context Shape Student Development and Educational Attainment. This report shines light on what…
While many educators are easing into a much needed summer, it’s likely some of the planning for the next school year has already begun. We know that beginnings matter for relationship building and for creating strong connections to school –…
How might we deepen our partnerships with students in our improvement work? In this session, we heard from friends at Community Design Partners to learn more about how to assess where we are on a student-powered improvement journey, explore concrete examples (the…
Click here to download a pdf of the presentation. In this session, Search Institute discussed the essential elements of a high-quality student success system through the lens of one of their latest projects, Cultural Adaptation of Developmental Relationships in Education (CADRE). CADRE…
The To&Through Project shared their new work authoring and facilitating case studies that center the stories, struggles, and lived experiences of educators as a vehicle for their professional growth. Attendees heard from Alex Seeskin, Director; Dom McKoy, Associate of Engagement and Alexandra…
Follow this link to download a PDF of the presentation. The RISE Network team shared their experiences building and refining student success systems in partnership with over a dozen high schools across eight public school districts, leading to double-digit gains in Grade…
Follow this link to download a PDF of the presentation. Camille Farrington, Managing Director and Senior Research Associate, at the University of Chicago Consortium on School Research, is a national expert on developing academic mindsets and the measurement of psychosocial…
Follow this link to download a PDF of the presentation. OneGoal has a motto, “Many paths. One goal: Graduation. Period.” OneGoal works to close the degree divide. In this session, we learned more about OneGoal’s work with Postsecondary Leadership Network. John…
Follow this link to download a PDF of the presentation. What kinds of indicators and early warning systems do we need today to help us restore, revitalize and deliver on the promise of public education? In this session, Robert Balfanz, Research Professor…
Follow this link to download a PDF of the presentation. In 1987, Secretary of Education William Bennet called Chicago public schools the worst in the nation due to dismal graduation rates. Over the next twenty years, the city used research…