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.
Across Illinois, community colleges are strengthening their commitment to student success by offering new scholarships and supports for high school graduates who complete a College and Career Pathway Endorsement.
What needs to be true about our systems for all learners to reach their full potential? That’s the question we’re focused on in the second pillar of our Policy Agenda, Student Experience and Conditions. Learn more about how we aim to address the issue.
The Success Network Policy Committee is releasing a new memo on the challenges of implementing College and Career Pathway Endorsements (CCPE) and recommending local and systemic solutions.
When systems align around a shared purpose, students succeed. That’s the big idea behind the first pillar of our policy agenda. Learn more about how we’re working to define a north star and align efforts across the education and workforce ecosystem.
How can Illinois make sure every education and workforce dollar delivers results for students, workers, and businesses? By investing in the Illinois Longitudinal Data System (ILDS).
Our new report examines how community colleges across the state are implementing Illinois’ model programs of study in two high-demand sectors: culinary and hospitality, and human and public services. The study examined 48 program submissions from 25 community colleges across rural, suburban, and urban areas.
