Background
Craig, John Charles was born on December 28, 1946 in Belvidere, Illinois, United States. Son of John George and Ruth Effie (Coan) Craig.
educational researcher consultant
Craig, John Charles was born on December 28, 1946 in Belvidere, Illinois, United States. Son of John George and Ruth Effie (Coan) Craig.
Bachelor of Science, Northern Illinois University, 1969. Doctor of Philosophy, Northwestern University, 1984.
Teacher Rockford (Illinois) Public School, 1969-1971. Researcher, consultant Illinois State Board Education, Springfield, 1971—2007, American Institutes Research, since 2007. Board directors, vice president Illinois Federation Teachers, 1987-1993, president Central Illinois Area Council, 1983-1991, Illinois Federation State Office Educators, Springfield, 1992-1996.
Consultant national educational standard setting activities, national geographic standard and assessment, history steering committee, national assessment education progress 2003. Member design team Illinois Goal Assessment Program. Designer Illinois Prairie State Achievement Test, 1996-1999.
Producer, broadcaster Station WSSR Radio, Springfield, 1976-1987. Leader Boy Scouts American, Springfield, 1987-1903. Member National Council Social Studies, Illinois Council Social Studies (board directors 2001-2010), Illinois State History Society (board directors since 2005).
Married Mary Louise Loftus, February 16, 1974. Children: David Thomas, Jesse Lindsey.