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Elaine Allensworth says declining test scores are concerning but not cause for panic, and call for deeper focus on supporting student engagement Read the article at ABC News

May 14, 2026
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Consortium on School Research and the To&Through Project cited: 31 of 100 Chicago ninth-graders from 2023-24 are projected to earn a college degree or credential by 25, if current rates hold Read the article at Crain's Chicago Business

May 12, 2026
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At a recent City Club talk, Deborah Gorman-Smith weighed in on the impact of SNAP benefit changes on families in Cook County Read the article at WGN-TV

May 11, 2026
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Deborah Gorman-Smith weighed in on the impact of SNAP benefit changes at a City Club Talk Watch the video at WGN-TV

May 7, 2026
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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