UChicago Education Policy Student Association

If there is one survey that you take in your time at Harris, it should be this one. The more people that respond and show support for education courses, the more courses we are likely to have.
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/PGVNZDV

Are you a Harris student interested in Education Policy? Take the Spring Quarter Policy Lab! You will be working with a Chicago nonprofit group to research the curriculum adoption processes, understand how they apply to the organization’s program, and help the org develop a plan to advocate for adoption of its curriculum. Apply by February 19th!

Sharing an education opportunity in Chicago from an EdPioneer Alumni:

Happy Wednesday! In preparation of the upcoming local elections, Education Pioneers, an education nonprofit, is hosting an event and panel discussion to highlight the ways in which alderman can help champion quality education across Chicago. The event is next Wednesday, February 20th from 6-8pm at Elephant and Castle (185 N. Wabash Ave.). The panel will include Niketa Brar, Co-Founder of Chicago United for Equity, Aviva Rosman, Co-Founder of Ballotready.com, and more to come! Register here:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/aldermanic-elections-and-educa…

Hope to see you there!

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The Booth School of Business is hosting its fourth annual convention of practitioners, leaders, and graduate students in the field of education on Feb 22nd. Sessions will include panels, workshops, and keynote speakers. Get your tickets below. EPSA has a special collab panel on the new Every Student Succeeds Act!

2019 Chicago Booth Education Management Conference - BoothEd The University of Chicago Booth School of Business is hosting the fourth annual Chicago Booth Education Management Conference, a critical convening of education leaders, practitioners, and graduate...

Unfortunately because of the weather, the mayoral candidate forum at Malcom X College has been canceled. Stay warm everyone!

We are still looking for more people (up to 2) to join the Kellogg Ed Innovation Case Competition. The competition is on February 22nd and 23rd. If you're interested, please email [email protected] by this Sunday.

"More than 30,000 Los Angeles public-school teachers began a strike on Monday, the first in three decades in the district. Holding plastic-covered signs on rain-drenched picket lines across the city, they demanded higher pay, smaller classes and more support staff in schools."

Los Angeles Teachers Strike, Disrupting Classes for 500,000 Students Teachers in the nation’s second-largest school district are asking for smaller classes and larger support staff. Officials say they cannot afford to say yes.

OH Mylanta! Board apps close tomorrow! Make sure to apply before 5pm tomorrow! http://bit.ly/EPSA1819

EPSA Board Application The Education Policy Student Association (EPSA) is looking for new board members for the 2018-2019 school year! -All board members are expected to participate in semi-weekly meetings and assist in programming. Role descriptions can be found here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1wOt2y2DFeeSbD...

The best way to stay up to date on EPSA and education-related events is by subscribing to our email list. Please follow the link here: http://eepurl.com/dokVlv

Calling all interested! EPSAs 2018-2019 Board Positions are open! Apply here: http://bit.ly/EPSA1819

Application is open until Friday, October 26th . Be a part of the education policy programming, planning, idea creation, and fun!

EPSA Board Application The Education Policy Student Association (EPSA) is looking for new board members for the 2018-2019 school year! -All board members are expected to participate in semi-weekly meetings and assist in programming. Role descriptions can be found here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1wOt2y2DFeeSbD...

Hey Folks! Education Pioneers Info Session is Monday, 10/15 from 12:30 -1:30pm in 289A.

Join us for a presentation about Special Olympics with David Evangelista, president & managing director of Special Olympics Europe Eurasia.

Special Olympics: 50 Years of Leading the Charge to Build a Unified World Through Sport Join us for a presentation about Special Olympics with David Evangelista, president & managing director of Special Olympics Europe Eurasia. He will provide insights into the Special Olympics movement, the critical importance and relevance of social inclusion, and how Special Olympics is leading the....

Here's an interesting Lunch n'Learn event sponsored by The Broad Residency that could be useful for the Education Policy community. Learn about different career paths and opportunities!

BoothEd LnL: The Broad Residency in Urban Education - Applying Private Sector Knowledge to Improve Public Institutions - BoothEd Join us for a Lunch & Learn with alums of The Broad Residency as they share their perspectives on transitioning their private sector knowledge to public education. About The Broad Residency: T...

You are invited!
Spencer Foundation Chicago Education Speaker Series Lecture

College for All: New College Options and Procedures
Wednesday, May 2, 2018
University of Chicago Ida Noyes Hall - Cloister Club
1212 East 59th Street

Lecture and panel discussion, 400 pm – 545 pm
Reception, 545 pm – 630 pm

RSVP: https://spencer.smartsimple.us/ex/ex_Evtpage.jsp?token=HQsIRh4GZVhaQxZeXxJSSldWYA%3D%3D&parentids=2407579

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Join MacArthur Genius Award winner Kevin Murphy for a conversation about trends in returns to education, drivers of inequality, and the challenges it poses for education.

Professor Murphy was the first business school professor to be chosen as a MacArthur Fellow and has been teaching at Booth for over 20 years.

Tuesday, April 10 – LnL: The Economics of Education with Kevin Murphy

o Time: 11:45 am – 1:15 pm
o Location: Harper Center C-08
o Cost: FREE for BoothEd Members; $10 for Non-Members
o Registration: https://groups.chicagobooth.edu/boothed/rsvp_boot?id=380871

LnL: The Economics of Education with Kevin Murphy - BoothEd Did you miss Professor Murphy's talk at our 2018 Chicago Booth Education Management Conference? Join MacArthur Genius Award winner Kevin Murphy for a conversation about trends in returns to educati...

Here is a great opportunity for education policy leaders to learn and network in Chicago!

Chicago Harper Lecture: Closing the Gaps: Lessons Learned in Urban Schooling and Reform Education is among the most critical levers for transforming the life trajectories of young people. This is true for all, but perhaps none more than low-income students of color, whom many urban school districts serve. Discussion of urban schooling and urban school reform in the United States is cha...

We are happy to share an open position at Illinois Action for Children:
Community Impact and Data Analyst
Department: Policy and Innovation
Location: Chicago, IL
You can apply in this link:
http://actforchildren.hrmdirect.com/employment/job-opening.php?req=718786&&

Community Impact and Data Analyst, Careers At Illinois Action for Children Illinois Action for Children is developing a high quality teaching and learning system in partnership with the Illinois State Board of Education and the Governors Office of Early Childhood Development The goal is to enhance the capacity of early care and education professionals and their cross secto...

The Education Policy Student Association Alumni Happy Hour is confirmed for Feb 8! Come meet Harris alumni from CPS, The Ounce of Prevention Fund and more! Check out the details on the link below and be sure to RSVP!

ESPA Student/Alumni Happy Hour Harris' Education Policy Student Association is hosting a student alumni happy hour! Come mingle with some alumni currently working in the education or advocacy field in the Chicago-land area. It's a great opportunity to network and chat with experience professionals. Some organizations being repres...

Join us for a Conversation with David Osborne, author of Reinventing America's Schools.

Monday, November 13, 2017
12 – 1 pm

Harris Public Policy
Student Lounge
1155 E. 60th Street
Chicago, Illinois

RSVP by November 9.

Lunch will be provided to registered guests.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/a-conversation-with-david-osborne-author-of-reinventing-americas-schools-registration-39307502799

A Conversation with David Osborne, Author of "Reinventing America's Schools" "Please join the Education Policy Student Association at Harris Public Policy for a conversation with David Osborne, author of Reinventing America's Schools. Born of the need for change in America\u2019s inner cities, a new paradigm of public education is emerging, to fit the realities of the 21st c...

Workshop on Human Potential: Featuring Elizabeth Gershoff

Wed., November 01, 2017 | 10:30 AM — 11:50 AM
Harris Public Policy
1155 E. 60th Street
Chicago, IL 60637
United States

Sponsored By: Center for Human Potential and Public Policy
https://harris.uchicago.edu/news-events/events/workshop-human-potential-featuring-elizabeth-gershoff?utm_source=Chicago+Harris+ALL+SUBSCRIBERS&utm_campaign=1193070eea-GershoffEMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2017_10_12&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_f82c932a9b-1193070eea-321687037

Workshop on Human Potential: Featuring Elizabeth Gershoff | Harris Public Policy Back to Events Workshop on Human Potential: Featuring Elizabeth Gershoff Wed., November 01, 2017 | 10:30 AM — 11:50 AM Harris Public Policy1155 E. 60th StreetChicago, IL 60637United States Sponsored By: Center for Human Potential and Public Policy Join us for Elizabeth Gershoff's workshop on "Corpor...

ACADEMIC CONFERENCES, ALUMNI, STUDENTS, VISITING SPEAKERS
Join Professor Lisa Rosen's workshop on "The Ambitious Elementary School: Its Conception, Design and Implications for Educational Equality".
WED., OCTOBER 25, 2017 | 10:30 AM
Harris Public Policy
1155 E. 60th Street
Chicago, IL 60637