Education Systems Center (EdSystems) at Northern Illinois University works to deepen the impact of evidence-based policy and implementation practices in communities to ensure that students from historically marginalized communities have a clear, unambiguous path to college and high-quality career opportunities.
EdSystems’ pillars of work ensure that policies are grounded in practice, practices are informed by evidence, and impact is measured and sustained across Illinois and beyond.
We support the development and implementation of policies that remove barriers for learners and increase college and career access and success.
We partner with communities to design, pilot, and scale evidence-based, innovative practices that center student needs and drive meaningful short- and long-term outcomes.
We generate and analyze critical data while leading networks and building field capacity to ensure that research translates into coordinated action and lasting change.