EWA Seminar on School Turnarounds: Are SIG Dollars Making a Difference?

Since 2009, the federal government has poured more than $4.6 billion into the School Improvement Grants program, one of the most ambitious attempts at education reform in recent history. At our upcoming seminar at the University of Chicago on March 24th, we'll take a close look at the program, the research base behind turnarounds, and how charter schools factor into attempts to reimagine and reform chronically low-performing schools. There are a limited number of scholarships available for reporters whose news organizations are unable to cover their travel expenses. Click here for details.