Thirty years have passed since the landmark Massachusetts Education Reform Act of 1993 ushered in substantial changes in education across the Commonwealth. On Thursday, June 22nd, the Worcester Education Collaborative hosted a panel discussion, Education Reform at Thirty: Where We’ve Been, Where We Are, Where We’re Going, to consider the genesis and impact of this transformational legislation.
Sue Mailman of the Worcester School Committee served as facilitator for an engaging discussion with a knowledgeable set of education leaders and advocates. Panelists included:
Edith Bazile, Founder and Executive Director, Black Advocates for Educational Excellence
Dr. Jim Caradonio, Past Superintendent of Worcester Public Schools, current Strategic Advisor, Blueprint Network Schools
Tripp Jones, Former Staff Director of the MA Legislature’s Joint Committee on Education, current Founder and Principal, 21c
Paul Reville, Former Massachusetts Secretary of Education, current Professor of Education Policy and Administration, Harvard Graduate School of Education
Mary Tamer, State Director, Democrats for Education Reform
