About

We believe that if we want to dramatically improve educational outcomes for all children, evidence must play a critical role. 

Over the past 10 years, the Center for Education Policy Research (CEPR) at Harvard University has developed a distinctive approach to fulfilling its mission to transform education through the power of quality research and evidence. 

Theory of Action

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Generate relevant and accessible research to answer critical questions for the education field

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Develop technical and organizational capacity within education agencies to uncover and use evidence

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Create a community and movement of schools and systems dedicated to using evidence for progress

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Advisory Board

Guiding our work is a passionate group of advisors with diverse experience and wisdom to help us achieve our mission.

The CEPR advisory board brings together national, state, and district policymakers and practitioners; leaders in education reform; technological innovators; and renowned researchers.

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Get Involved

CEPR is committed to sustaining evidence-driven change around critical issues in education. Here's where you come in.

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Become a Partner

Join our network of school districts, state education agencies, charter management organizations, and nonprofits.

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Become a Data Fellow

Grow your data leadership talent through our Strategic Data Project Fellowship Program.

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Become a Staff Member

Contribute to the future of education and support the work of CEPR's national network of researchers and practitioners.

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Become a Research Assistant

Harvard doctoral students can gain access to real-world research projects and work alongside the top faculty in education.

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Attend a Training

Data use and analytics, educational leadership, instructional best practices, and more.