Education Systems Center (EdSystems) is a mission-driven policy development and program implementation center based within Northern Illinois University’s Division of Outreach, Engagement, and Regional Development.
Our primary focus is on Illinois, while also working with national and international partners. Through our state university home, we are able to forge longstanding leadership roles with state agencies and intergovernmental bodies such as the Illinois P-20 Council.
We are compelled by our mission to serve young people, and recognize that using data is essential for shaping effective decisions.
We focus on delivering results while also holding the vision of our projects.
We work to ensure a diverse range of stakeholders are engaged in the processes we lead.
We view cross-sector partnerships as essential to effective system transformation.
We prioritize eliminating disparities in educational and employment outcomes for young people from underserved and underrepresented populations.
