The Track Record of Charter Schools in Massachusetts

Against the backdrop of a contentious ballot question, charter schools in Massachusetts have faced scrutiny across multiple dimensions. This event brings together several of the preeminent researchers on the topic to share their findings. This event will feature presentations by the participants, a period of directed questions, and audience Q&A. It is open to the public and a light breakfast will be served.

UPDATE: VIDEO RECORDING & PRESENTATIONS

PowerPoint presentations: 
Joshua Angrist
Thomas Kane
Macke Raymond
Paul Schlichtman

RESEARCH PRESENTERS

Joshua Angrist, Ford Professor of Economics, MIT
Thomas Kane, Walter H. Gale Professor of Education and Economics, Harvard Graduate School of Education 
Macke Raymond, Director, Center for Research on Education Outcomes (CREDO) at Stanford University

MODERATOR

Andres Antonio Alonso, Professor of Practice, Harvard Graduate School of Education 

RESPONDENTS

Alain Jehlen, Board Member, Citizens for Public Schools
Paul Schlichtman, Past President, Massachusetts Association of School Committees; Elected Member, Arlington School Committee

This event is co-sponsored by the Rappaport Institute for Greater Boston, Center for Education Policy Research at Harvard University, and Harvard Graduate School of Education.