Nov 2018
2018 Video – University of Chicago Education Lab: Science in Service of Students
The University of Chicago Education Lab, launched in 2011, is proud to partner with the Chicago Public Schools, city government, and local nonprofits to co-produce evidence about how Chicago and other cities can improve schooling outcomes for youth and reduce disparities in educational achievement and attainment.
Latest Updates
Football player-turned math tutor tackles state’s low test scores
The Black Wall Street Times’ Deon Osborne cites Education Lab research from the Personalized Learning Initiative (PLI) which found that students who received high dosage tutoring saw positive gains on end-of-year math test scores.
Deep Dive on High-Impact Tutoring
Saga Education published a series that uncovers key strategies for creating lasting educational success, such as effective ways to integrate tutoring into the school day and how ongoing tutor support leads to better student outcomes, featuring insights from Education Lab Senior Research Director Monica Bhatt.
The Case for Doubling Down on Tutoring, a Proven Solution We Can’t Afford to Lose
Accelerate CEO Kevin Huffman and Education Lab executive director Sadie Stockdale Jefferson penned an op-ed that calls for doubling down on investing in tutoring programs as federal aid winds down and academic gaps persist five years after the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.
