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Centers and Initiatives
Center for Culturally Responsive Evaluation and Assessment
An international community of scholars/practitioners that exists to promote a culturally responsive stance in all forms of systematic inquiry.
Center for Education in Small Urban Communities
Serves as a vital resource to local school districts and educators. The center works collaboratively with local education agencies to create sustainable improvement in education.
Champaign Freedom School
A culturally enriching program where children and youth are engaged in learning in a safe environment with caring adults while avoiding summer learning loss with increased reading confidence.
Digital Asia: Bring Asia into the Classroom
Uses augmented versions of contemporary documentary films about China, Korea, and Japan as the foundation for an enhanced learning experience for students.
Early Intervention Training Program
Develops a system that is regionalized, responsive, and reflective of best practice in the field of early intervention in Illinois while promoting growth, service, and belonging.
Education Justice Project
A vibrant community of incarcerated students, educators, formerly incarcerated individuals, and others who are committed to a more just and humane world.
Illinois Center for Transition and Work
Provides state-wide training and technical assistance focused on preparing students with disabilities for the transition from high school to employment.
Illinois New Teacher Collaborative (INTC)
Envisions a future where new teacher induction is natural and comprehensive, driven by universal commitment to teacher development, student achievement, and school improvement.
OneOp
Supports the Department of Defense's Military Family Readiness System by growing the professional knowledge, readiness, and networks of the service providers supporting our military service members and their families.
Office for Mathematics, Science, and Technology Education
Promotes collaboration between widely dispersed academic researchers, K-12 school teachers, administrators, and students at all levels.
The Forum on the Future of Public Education
Pursues original research and facilities collaboration between researchers and policymakers to examine the pressing issues shaping the future of public education.
University Primary School
A PreK-5th grade Reggio Emilia inspired lab school where local children are engaged in creative, challenging, and meaningful curricular inquiries alongside Common Core Standards.
University Writing Project
Provides resources and support for teacher-centered professional development in the teaching of writing through a variety of community outreach efforts.
Youth Literature Festival
Brings together nationally known authors, illustrators, poets, and storytellers to share their stories, craft, and enthusiasm for books with children and teens.
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