Over the years, Chicago Public Schools (CPS) has had significant problems with curbing high school dropout rates — but they have recently been making progress. medium.com/@ssnyd5/cps-... #uicdigital

Despite a decrease in in-person visits, public libraries remain vital civic institutions across the United States. Chicago hosts 81 branches; here's a map of their locations. medium.com/@ssnyd5/chic... #uicdigital

Keeping a public record of data is crucial for policymakers and researchers alike, but it's just as important for residents and tourists. medium.com/@ssnyd5/repo... #uicdigital

Google Trends can tell us a lot — or a little — about current events, relevant stories, and what’s popular. But let’s look back on two distinct periods to see what exactly the search engine can say. medium.com/@ssnyd5/goog... #uicdigital

Students rely on MAP Grants for higher education: Gov. Pat Quinn wants to protect them medium.com/@ssnyd5/quin... #uicdigital