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.

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Schools stare down fiscal cliff as federal pandemic aid runs out
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Politico
Aug 2024

Schools stare down fiscal cliff as federal pandemic aid runs out

Politico’s Mackenzie Wilkes spoke with Senior Research Director Monica Bhatt about the Education Lab’s preliminary research showing the use of pandemic aid on intensive tutoring during the school day resulted in improvements to student learning in Chicago Public Schools and schools in Fulton County, Georgia.

With $8.5M Investment, New Mexico Tries Once Again to Get Tutoring Right
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The 74
Aug 2024

With $8.5M Investment, New Mexico Tries Once Again to Get Tutoring Right

Linda Jacobson of The 74 cites the Education Lab’s work to help scale high dosage tutoring in New Mexico as part of our Personalized Learning Initiative.

NYC expands restorative justice programs: ‘This is for them to come feel safe’
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Gothamist
Jul 2024

NYC expands restorative justice programs: ‘This is for them to come feel safe’

The Gothamist’s Samantha Max cites Education Lab research that found using restorative practices to address student behavior can reduce arrests and suspensions.