The past two years have challenged, taxed, and changed our education system like never before. As students and educators enter a third year of living and learning in a pandemic, how can our education system adapt to best support school communities now and in the years to come?
On January 26, we discussed this critical question and more with all three state education commissioners and the Massachusetts Secretary of Education. We also shared the latest data on school and student life amid COVID-19 and released our 2022 Action Guide. This year's report provides recommendations for supporting teachers in navigating the current crisis and providing culturally responsive, innovative, and engaging learning experiences for years to come.
In case you missed it, here is a recording of our 2022 Condition of Education Report Release Event:
Featured Speaker:
James Peyser, Massachusetts Secretary of Education
Panelists:
Samantha Aigner-Treworgy, Commissioner, Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care
Jeffrey C. Riley, Commissioner, Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
Carlos Santiago, Commissioner, Massachusetts Department of Higher Education
Panel Moderators:
John H. Jackson, President and CEO, Schott Foundation for Public Education
Michael S. Wotorson, Director of the National Opportunity to Learn Network, Schott Foundation for Public Education
Additional Speakers:
Jessica Boston Davis, Director of Equity and Excellence, Somerville Public Schools and Rennie Center Board Member
Celine Coggins, Executive Director, Grantmakers for Education, and Chair of the Board, Rennie Center
Chad d’Entremont, Executive Director, Rennie Center
Sophie Zamarripa, Senior Associate, Rennie Center