The Consortium on Chicago School Research (CCSR) at the University of Chicago conducts research of high technical quality that assesses and informs policy and practice in the Chicago Public Schools. CCSR seeks to expand communication among researchers, policymakers, and practitioners, supporting the search for solutions to the problems of school reform. CCSR encourages the use of research in policy action and improvement of practice, but does not argue for particular policies or programs. Rather, they help build capacity for school reform by identifying what matters for student success and school improvement, creating critical indicators to chart progress, and conducting theory-driven evaluation to identify how programs and policies are working.

CCSR served as the model upon which much of the Research Alliance for New York City Schools is based. For more on CCSR’s vision, see their publication: “Consortium on Chicago School Research: A New Model for the Role of Research in Supporting Urban School Reform.”

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