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.
2027 Civic Summit on Women, Leadership, and the Future of K16 Education
Our 4th annual Civic Summit is forthcoming in May of 2027. Aspiring educators, teachers, and leaders from across the region will gather to share experiences and strategize around the question: How Do We Cultivate the Next Generation of Women Educational Leaders?
2026 Civic Summit on AI-Use in K-12 Schools
In its third annual Civic Summit, the Center for Education Policy invited Massachusetts residents to identify promising and perilous applications of artificial intelligence in the classroom.
2025 Civic Summit on Civic Engagement and Responsibility
In its second annual Civic Summit, the Center for Education Policy invited Massachusetts residents to consider how public schools in the commonwealth should prepare the next generation for civic engagement and responsibility.
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.