Catalyst Chicago
Researchers from the University of Chicago Consortium on School Research found that the district’s Freshman On-Track Indicator is a valid predictor of graduation rates for English language learners.
The report, released today, is the first to evaluate whether tallying course failures and grades can predict graduation rates for ELLs, both Latino and non-Latinos. It’s significant because ELLs now make up almost one-third of CPS enrollment...