Education Systems Center at Northern Illinois University (EdSystems) is a mission-driven policy development and program implementation center. Through collaborative partnerships, we design, implement, and evaluate policies and practices that ensure successful transitions to and through postsecondary and career opportunities for students.
The Illinois Community College Board and the Illinois Board of Higher Education published proposed administrative rule changes to the Dual Credit Quality Act. Our recommendations aim to provide more clarity for our high school and postsecondary partners and ensure that every student has a high-quality experience.
Dr. Lopez brings a wealth of experience from District 214, chairperson of the Illinois Community College Board, and national policy commissions. He will spearhead EdSystems’ efforts to scale career-connected learning.
Five Illinois community colleges have officially joined the Illinois Launch pilot initiative, committing to piloting a new approach to simplifying the admissions and financial aid process for students across the state.
As technology roles grow and high-wage IT careers expand across Illinois, districts are reimagining how students, especially those underrepresented in tech, access these opportunities. In Plainfield Community Consolidated School District 202, that vision is taking shape through new Foundations of IT I & II courses.
How do we know which initiatives are helping students succeed? EdSystems is partnering with Rock Valley College, Rockford Public Schools, and Belvidere District 100 to answer shared questions through a data collaborative model. Learn what that looks like in practice, and where we’re headed next.
Through its Pathways Impact Fund, StriveTogether is supporting EdSystems to scale College and Career Pathway Endorsements in Illinois.
