Wednesday, June 19, 2013

MassBudget: Ed Reform at Twenty: What's Worked, What's Changed, and What's Next



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20th Anniversary of Ed. Reform
New Factsheet + Online Discussion
Twenty years ago this week, Massachusetts remade its education system to help ensure that all children across the Commonwealth would have the opportunity to learn and thrive. Among other things, the state introduced a more equitable system of school funding, reformed school governance, and changed the way students are evaluated. Millions of Massachusetts students have benefited from those reforms, but in recent years a combination of tax cuts, the recession, and the rising cost of health care have constrained the state's ability to keep up with the funding needs of our schools.

In honor of the anniversary, and as part of a broader effort to think about the next stage of education reform, MassBudget is releasing a new factsheet and organizing a discussion at the group blog, MassKidsCount.org.

  • Our factsheet, "Ed Reform at Twenty: What's Worked, What's Changed, and What's Next" begins by describing the new approach to education funding that anchored the 1993 law. In the intervening years, the economy has changed, and with it the educational needs of our children. In light of those changes, "Ed Reform at Twenty" discusses some of the options for future reform and what might be needed to ensure a quality education for all Massachusetts children.

  • A number of leading voices in Massachusetts education will be sharing their thoughts on Ed. Reform at MassKidsCount.org, a group blog about the well-being of children in Massachusetts. Current participants includes Legislators, Advocates, Research Organizations, and the state's Commissioner of Elementary and Secondary Education. More posts will be appearing throughout the week, so we invite you to visit the blog, share your own perspective, and join the conversation in the coming days. You can also receive information about new posts via RSS, Twitter, or Facebook.


The Massachusetts Budget and Policy Center (MassBudget) produces policy research, analysis, and data-driven recommendations focused on improving the lives of low- and middle-income children and adults, strengthening our state's economy, and enhancing the quality of life in Massachusetts.

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