The University of Chicago has selected Elaine Allensworth, a nationally recognized expert in applied education research, to serve as the Lewis-Sebring Director of the Consortium on Chicago School Research after an extensive search. Allensworth is a longtime leader and researcher at UChicago CCSR, most recently serving as interim director.
“I am very pleased Elaine has agreed to serve as the Urban Education Institute’s Director of UChicago CCSR,” said Timothy Knowles, the John Dewey Director of UChicago UEI. “Elaine's work has had an extraordinary impact on educational policy and practice in Chicago and nationwide. I have every expectation that the next chapter in CCSR's remarkable history will help transform the lives of millions of children across our country.”