Kersten Institute for Urban Education

EducationIllinois, United States11-50 Employees

The Kersten Institute for Urban Education is a Chicago-based education-focused organization that aims to transform educational outcomes by linking research, practice, and policy to promote equity and student success. It houses five units that collectively work toward improving public education systems, including research, practitioner training, and collaborative initiatives with preK-12 schools. The institute serves a broad national reach, engaging in rigorous fundamental and applied studies, training for teachers and leaders, and partnerships with public schools to drive systemic change across numerous cities and states.
Located in Chicago, the organization operates within the education sector and emphasizes equity and excellence in its mission. It functions as a consortium of entities under a single umbrella, including the UChicago Consortium on School Research, UChicago IMPACT, the Network for College Success, the To&Through Project, and the Urban Teacher Education Program, all contributing to its goal of creating lasting impact in education systems.

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