University of Chicago Consortium on School Research

?? Most available data on English Learners reports only *current* English Learners. ?? Our new report found some key successes and challenges in high school and college for:? -former English Learners -active English Learners:? a) long-term English Learners with IEPs b) long-term English Learners without IEPs c) late arrivals to the district. Details in the full study: https://lnkd.in/gD5BGDrE

?? Did you catch coverage of our newest in Education Week, Chalkbeat Chicago, and the Chicago Tribune? The study breaks down successes and challenges of different Chicago Public Schools English Learner students across high school and college. High-level, the study found that: 1. Most students who were formerly English Learners graduated from high school and persisted in college at rates higher than the district average.?? 2. Students who were long-term English Learners had cumulative GPA and SAT scores that were lower than district average, and, among college enrollees, had lower four-year college persistence rates.? 3. Students who were late-arriving English Learners to CPS (after third grade) had SAT scores that were lower than the district average, but higher cumulative GPA than the district average, and had high college persistence among students who enrolled in college. The full report is at: https://lnkd.in/gD5BGDrE Articles: EdWeek: https://lnkd.in/g-38tS6y Chalkbeat Chicago: https://lnkd.in/g48fuWmx Chicago Tribune: https://lnkd.in/gVpRmewJ

?? ?New research & findings: Most students Chicago Public Schools students who were formerly English Learners graduated from high school and persisted in college at rates higher than the district average. More details in our new report: https://lnkd.in/gD5BGDrE

NEW FINDINGS OUT TODAY! What were the high school and college successes and challenges for different groups of English Learners in Chicago Public Schools? High-level, the study by Marisa de la Torre, Alyssa Blanchard, Kaitlyn Franklin, Carlos Angeles, and Elaine Allensworth found that: 1. Most students who were formerly English Learners graduated from high school and persisted in college at rates higher than the district average. ?? 2. Students who were long-term English Learners had cumulative GPA and SAT scores that were lower than district average, and, among college enrollees, had lower four-year college persistence rates. 3. Students who were late-arriving English Learners to CPS (after third grade) had SAT scores that were lower than the district average, but higher cumulative GPA than the district average, and had high college persistence among students who enrolled in college. Read the report here: https://lnkd.in/gD5BGDrE

Still time to register: OneGoal is offering a webinar on #FAFSA tips, Thursday, November 21. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gFJKEfUt

Success In College: Dominique McKoy Just A Few Questions Podcast Marc Sims talks with Dominique McKoy about being successful in college. Dominique McKoy Executive Director;?UChicago?To&Through Project Crown Family School of?Social Work, Policy, and Practice https://lnkd.in/gkuVSSAZ

#GoCPS DEADLINE EXTENDED (11/22) More than 50% of Chicago Public Schools students applied to an HS program with additional application requirements (like going to an info session), but less than half completed the requirements, making their application ineligible. #FinishStrong Learn more: https://bit.ly/2VsUgQ6

Our November newsletter is out, talking about key Consortium evidence and insights about schools, teaching, and learning, as Chicago prepares for its first elected school board. Read the newsletter: https://lnkd.in/gGC4X8fu Not getting our blasts? Sign up: https://lnkd.in/epJb5x6

#ICYMI: The folks at Chicago Public Schools have extended the #GoCPS deadline to November 22. Read more about it in Chalkbeat Chicago: https://lnkd.in/gEhX6hAT And make sure to check out our GoCPS research here: https://lnkd.in/gzpUJ69G

The The University of Chicago Urban Education Institute is #hiring a Senior Executive Director to play a pivotal role in advancing the mission and strategic priorities of UEI, which also houses the University of Chicago Consortium on School Research. Think you're the right person for the job? Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/em3j22QZ