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Kersten Institute for Urban Education’s Consortium on School Research cited: January 2026 findings show student trust, belonging, and relationships with adults are measurable drivers of school attendance Read the article at Chicago Tribune

May 5, 2026
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Report co-authored by researchers at Kersten Institute for Urban Education's Consortium on School Research found low-income students who attain a bachelor's degree tend to earn the most among peers Read the article at Chalkbeat Chicago

April 24, 2026
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Kersten Institute for Urban Education’s Consortium on School Research mentioned as developer of 9th Grade on Track, a key predictor of graduation rates Read the article at Chicago Tribune

April 14, 2026
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Elaine Allensworth highlights how school climate, relationships, and activities like sports can improve attendance, emphasizing the role of in-school factors in student engagement Read the article at The Washington Post

April 7, 2026
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Kersten Institute for Urban Education’s Consortium on School Research cited: a study linking post-pandemic increases in chronic absenteeism to lower grades and test scores Read the article at Chalkbeat Chicago

April 2, 2026