America is witnessing a drastic redefinition of the policies and practices associated with “public education.” Too often, discussions around the future of public education are strong on passion but short on actual evidence. The Forum for the Future of Public Education is filing that gap by building a resource of objective, research-based insights on key educational issues. We are establishing an open venue- a true public forum to debate controversial and consequential policy issues that will shape American’s future.
The future presents three significant challenges for education:
- How do we enhance the capacity of public education to deliver on the promise of democracy?
- How can individuals, institutions, and communities shape the knowledge society?
- How should public education embrace diversity and provide equal access for all?
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign