Illinois Workforce and Education Research Collaborative
@iwerc.bsky.social
IWERC’s mission is to work with community partners across the state to research and co-construct solutions to the most pressing issues in the cradle-to-career, education-to-workforce ecosystem.
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November 6, 2025 at 6:37 PM
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IWERC's research on absenteeism was cited in WBEZ Chicago's coverage of the Illinois Report Card release. Read more: www.wbez.org/education/20...
Illinois grad rate hits new high even as ACT scores lag and students continue to miss class
New state report card data also shows growth for elementary school students on state exams and more Illinois graduates staying in college after the first year.
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November 4, 2025 at 3:47 PM
IWERC's research on absenteeism was cited in WBEZ Chicago's coverage of the Illinois Report Card release. Read more: www.wbez.org/education/20...
Happy Illinois Report Card day to those who celebrate! We're proud to see issues on which we've partnered with Illinois State Board of Education be positively highlighted, such as declining teacher shortages and increased access to rigorous coursework.
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News - Illinois Reaches New Heights in High School...
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October 30, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Happy Illinois Report Card day to those who celebrate! We're proud to see issues on which we've partnered with Illinois State Board of Education be positively highlighted, such as declining teacher shortages and increased access to rigorous coursework.
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Congrats to the Latino Policy Forum on another successful Latinos on the Move event. IWERC is proud to partner with this organization on numerous studies of multilingual education, early childhood education/workforce, and college success for the Latino community.
October 28, 2025 at 5:16 PM
Congrats to the Latino Policy Forum on another successful Latinos on the Move event. IWERC is proud to partner with this organization on numerous studies of multilingual education, early childhood education/workforce, and college success for the Latino community.
Our team has been traveling around the state to support the Illinois State Board of Education in their development of the Illinois Comprehensive Numeracy Plan. It's been a great opportunity for our team to learn more about the needs of teachers, parents, and school leaders for math instruction.
October 24, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Our team has been traveling around the state to support the Illinois State Board of Education in their development of the Illinois Comprehensive Numeracy Plan. It's been a great opportunity for our team to learn more about the needs of teachers, parents, and school leaders for math instruction.
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In today’s NNERPP Newsletter, we share new #edresearch from the Houston Education Research Consortium, @iwerc.bsky.social, Madison Education Partnership, and Office for Education Policy, and share job opportunities, reading tips, and more: us14.campaign-archive.com?u=ac4a754c92...
October 24, 2025 at 1:02 PM
In today’s NNERPP Newsletter, we share new #edresearch from the Houston Education Research Consortium, @iwerc.bsky.social, Madison Education Partnership, and Office for Education Policy, and share job opportunities, reading tips, and more: us14.campaign-archive.com?u=ac4a754c92...
ICYMI! IWERC's research on attendance in WBEZ Chicago.
Our new research on the importance of student attendance was featured in @wbez.org. Read more: www.wbez.org/education/20...
Students’ in-person attendance tied to higher test scores, research finds
Despite online learning being honed and refined during the COVID-19 pandemic, research finds in-person attendance is more important than ever.
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October 22, 2025 at 5:56 PM
ICYMI! IWERC's research on attendance in WBEZ Chicago.
Last week, we were honored to co-host a meeting of Chicago-area arts and culture researchers with Arts Alliance Illinois and Slover Linett at NORC. Our own Aisha Motlani presented her research on the arts workforce in Illinois.
October 21, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Last week, we were honored to co-host a meeting of Chicago-area arts and culture researchers with Arts Alliance Illinois and Slover Linett at NORC. Our own Aisha Motlani presented her research on the arts workforce in Illinois.
High school absenteeism is high in Illinois. Read more: go.illinois.edu/absent
October 20, 2025 at 1:37 PM
High school absenteeism is high in Illinois. Read more: go.illinois.edu/absent
Our new research on the importance of student attendance was featured in @wbez.org. Read more: www.wbez.org/education/20...
Students’ in-person attendance tied to higher test scores, research finds
Despite online learning being honed and refined during the COVID-19 pandemic, research finds in-person attendance is more important than ever.
www.wbez.org
October 17, 2025 at 1:59 PM
Our new research on the importance of student attendance was featured in @wbez.org. Read more: www.wbez.org/education/20...
October 16, 2025 at 1:33 PM
October 15, 2025 at 3:05 PM
💡 NEW REPORT! Read more about absenteeism and student learning in a post-pandemic context. dpi.uillinois.edu/applied-rese...
October 14, 2025 at 6:17 PM
💡 NEW REPORT! Read more about absenteeism and student learning in a post-pandemic context. dpi.uillinois.edu/applied-rese...
More highlights from a thought-provoking SREE conference:
➡️ @marianabat.bsky.social shared how pandemic emergency spending related to achievement outcomes.
➡️Sarah Cashdollar provided research on robust and equitable dual credit in Illinois.
➡️Meg Bates participated in a panel on RPPs.
➡️ @marianabat.bsky.social shared how pandemic emergency spending related to achievement outcomes.
➡️Sarah Cashdollar provided research on robust and equitable dual credit in Illinois.
➡️Meg Bates participated in a panel on RPPs.
October 13, 2025 at 2:58 PM
More highlights from a thought-provoking SREE conference:
➡️ @marianabat.bsky.social shared how pandemic emergency spending related to achievement outcomes.
➡️Sarah Cashdollar provided research on robust and equitable dual credit in Illinois.
➡️Meg Bates participated in a panel on RPPs.
➡️ @marianabat.bsky.social shared how pandemic emergency spending related to achievement outcomes.
➡️Sarah Cashdollar provided research on robust and equitable dual credit in Illinois.
➡️Meg Bates participated in a panel on RPPs.
Congrats to IWERC's Sarah Cashdollar, along with our colleagues from @uchiconsortium.bsky.social and @rpp-network.bsky.social, on their panel at SREE. The panel focused on how research-practice partnerships can support change and impact.
October 9, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Congrats to IWERC's Sarah Cashdollar, along with our colleagues from @uchiconsortium.bsky.social and @rpp-network.bsky.social, on their panel at SREE. The panel focused on how research-practice partnerships can support change and impact.
Join IWERC at SREE this week!
October 7, 2025 at 4:39 PM
Join IWERC at SREE this week!
ICYMI: Please give us your feedback on what should be emphasized in a new review of research on the early childhood workforce. Available in English or Spanish!
We are seeking feedback on a review of research about the early childhood workforce that we are conducting. If you are interested and live in Illinois, please go to go.illinois.edu/ECEWorkforce... to share your feedback. Thank you!
October 3, 2025 at 2:55 PM
ICYMI: Please give us your feedback on what should be emphasized in a new review of research on the early childhood workforce. Available in English or Spanish!
We are seeking feedback on a review of research about the early childhood workforce that we are conducting. If you are interested and live in Illinois, please go to go.illinois.edu/ECEWorkforce... to share your feedback. Thank you!
September 30, 2025 at 6:21 PM
We are seeking feedback on a review of research about the early childhood workforce that we are conducting. If you are interested and live in Illinois, please go to go.illinois.edu/ECEWorkforce... to share your feedback. Thank you!
Many thanks to the College and Career Access, Persistence, and Success learning group, which hosted IWERC and @uchiconsortium.bsky.social in a discussion of our recent report on the economic outcomes of Illinois high schoolers.
September 23, 2025 at 9:31 PM
Many thanks to the College and Career Access, Persistence, and Success learning group, which hosted IWERC and @uchiconsortium.bsky.social in a discussion of our recent report on the economic outcomes of Illinois high schoolers.
IWERC turns 5 years old on Sunday! In that time, we've released over 50 research reports across our four focal areas of early childhood, K-12, postsecondary, and workforce education. Learn more about our projects and findings here: dpi.uillinois.edu/applied-rese...
IWERC's Current Projects | Discovery Partners Institute
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September 19, 2025 at 3:25 PM
IWERC turns 5 years old on Sunday! In that time, we've released over 50 research reports across our four focal areas of early childhood, K-12, postsecondary, and workforce education. Learn more about our projects and findings here: dpi.uillinois.edu/applied-rese...
September is National Workforce Development Month!
Did you know there 400+ non-degree training programs in the Chicago area that help adults launch tech careers?
At IWERC, we’re mapping this tech training ecosystem. Stay tuned for our report to learn more!
#WorkforceDevelopmentMonth #WDM2025
Did you know there 400+ non-degree training programs in the Chicago area that help adults launch tech careers?
At IWERC, we’re mapping this tech training ecosystem. Stay tuned for our report to learn more!
#WorkforceDevelopmentMonth #WDM2025
September 17, 2025 at 2:21 PM
September is National Workforce Development Month!
Did you know there 400+ non-degree training programs in the Chicago area that help adults launch tech careers?
At IWERC, we’re mapping this tech training ecosystem. Stay tuned for our report to learn more!
#WorkforceDevelopmentMonth #WDM2025
Did you know there 400+ non-degree training programs in the Chicago area that help adults launch tech careers?
At IWERC, we’re mapping this tech training ecosystem. Stay tuned for our report to learn more!
#WorkforceDevelopmentMonth #WDM2025
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IGPA is deeply saddened by the passing of Gov. Jim Edgar. His commitment to good government led to the formation of the Edgar Fellows Program at IGPA, which seeks to inspire collaboration in addressing the state’s major challenges. news.uillinois.edu/view/7815/43...
September 16, 2025 at 8:28 PM
IGPA is deeply saddened by the passing of Gov. Jim Edgar. His commitment to good government led to the formation of the Edgar Fellows Program at IGPA, which seeks to inspire collaboration in addressing the state’s major challenges. news.uillinois.edu/view/7815/43...
Please share our invitation for multilingual families to participate in a research study. English and Spanish versions of our recruitment flyer below.
September 15, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Please share our invitation for multilingual families to participate in a research study. English and Spanish versions of our recruitment flyer below.
ICYMI: IWERC and University of Chicago Consortium on School Research will be speaking about their research on the economic outcomes of Illinois high schoolers on September 22 in downtown Chicago. To learn more and register, please go here: myforefront.org/event/precar...
Precarious Prospects: College Completion and the Bridge to Employment - Forefront
What does it take to ensure that college truly opens doors to opportunity? This in-person event will explore the findings...
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September 12, 2025 at 2:28 PM
ICYMI: IWERC and University of Chicago Consortium on School Research will be speaking about their research on the economic outcomes of Illinois high schoolers on September 22 in downtown Chicago. To learn more and register, please go here: myforefront.org/event/precar...
Please share this opportunity for multilingual families to contribute to a research study.
September 11, 2025 at 1:47 PM
Please share this opportunity for multilingual families to contribute to a research study.