Civic Summits – Center for Education Policy

The mission of the Center for Education Policy is to strengthen PK-12 schooling and higher education through democratic decision-making and the use of evidence. In keeping with that mission, the CEP annually organizes Civic Summits around policy issues of pressing concern. Bringing together leaders, practitioners, scholars, and citizens, CEP Civic Summits seek to cultivate cooperation and counteract polarization.

2024 Civic Summit on MCAS Ballot Initiative

For its inaugural Civic Summit, the Center for Education Policy invited Massachusetts residents to learn more about the proposed removal of the state's de facto high school exit exam. The event featured a deliberative-style poll in which the audience engaged with relevant evidence and a panel of experts. To watch the panel, simply click on the image below.

Briefing materials for the Civic Summit included a fact sheet produced by the Center for Education Policy. Please note that all links in “Sources and Further Reading” are clickable.