Janice Jackson, Chicago Public Schools

For decades The University of Chicago has partnered with Chicago Public Schools, drawing on resources across the university to help local K-12 students reach their full potential. It's one of our longest-standing and most impactful partnerships, and we’re thrilled to share this video of CPS CEO Janice Jackson reflecting on why it’s so unique. From our first-of-its-kind data-sharing relationship with CPS to our suite of college access programs and the hundreds of UChicago staff and students deployed every year inside local schools to assist school leaders and students alike — the University is honored to have played a role contributing to CPS students’ success.