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In the Media
Dominique McKoy discusses the Kersten Institute’s To&Through Project findings on CPS gains in graduation and college enrollment and ongoing completion challenges. Read the article at The Chicago Sun-Times
October 23, 2026
In the Media
The Kersten Institute for Urban Education’s Consortium on School Research was cited for its findings on the connection between ninth-grade performance and high school graduation rates Read the article at CT Insider
October 20, 2026
Crown Family School News
Rita X. Hu Joins Crown Family School Faculty, Advancing Research on Aging and Well-Being
Former Provost Postdoctoral Fellow brings expertise in ageism, human development, and social relationships.
October 16, 2026
Crown Family School News
New Book by Angela S. García Examines How Decades of Legal Uncertainty Shape Undocumented Life
October 12, 2026
Crown Family School News
Philip Garboden named faculty director of Kreisman Initiative for Housing Law and Policy
The Initiative supports housing academics and practitioners at UChicago's Mansueto Institute for Urban Innovation
October 7, 2026
Crown Family School News
Q&A: Carolyn Barnes on Safeguarding a Safety Net in Crisis
Upcoming Cafferty Lecture on Building Durable Power Through Policy Design
October 2, 2026
Crown Family School News
Six Crown Family School Students Selected for 2026–27 University of Chicago Obama Foundation Scholars Program
The newest cohort brings together emerging leaders advancing solutions in housing, community violence prevention, mental health, food security, reentry, and economic opportunity.
October 1, 2026
In the Media
Paige Ponder discusses Kersten Institute for Urban Education tools to help Chicagoans understand student success ahead of CPS's first full board election Read the article at Chicago Tribune
September 28, 2026
In the Media
Jessica Darrow said in a Letter to the Editor that philanthropy can bolster immigration defense by supporting community organizing Read the article at The Chicago Sun-Times
September 26, 2026
Crown Family School News
Colleen Grogan Moderates Aspen Ideas Panel on Community Health Resilience
Panelists discuss climate mitigation, capital investment, and preventive care in Chicago's West Garfield Park
September 14, 2026