Evidence-Based Strategies for Education Reform in Massachusetts
This presentation delves into the Massachusetts Education Reform Act of 1993, discussing key areas such as funding equity, standards and assessments, governance, and school choice. It highlights the progress made over two decades, ongoing challenges, and subsequent education reforms since 2000. The focus is on innovative reform strategies, programmatic features at the state/district level, and the cost of investing in these innovations to benefit student learning and success.
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Roadmap to Expanding Opportunity: Evidence on What Works in Education Chad d Entremont, Ph.D.
Massachusetts Education Reform Act, 1993 Funding and Equity Funding and Equity -Increased state funding -Foundation budget for districts -Increased funding for early education and care Standards and Assessment Standards and Assessment -Curriculum frameworks and learning standards -MCAS and graduation standards -Revision of teacher licensure, new teacher certification tests Governance and Accountability Governance and Accountability -Criteria to determine school and district performance (EQA), underperformance, and state receivership School Choice School Choice -Expanded inter-district choice - -Authorized charter schools 2
Two Decades Later, Important Gains Made but Persistent Gaps Remain 3
Education Reform since 2000 Adoption of the Common Core (2010) MA Ed Reform Act (1993) First MCAS Class (2003) RTTT and RTTT-ELC (2010- 2011) Act Relative to the Achievement Gap (2010) EEC Created (2005) PARCC piloted (2014) EOE Created (2008) 4
From Ideas to Action 1. What are the evidence bases for innovative reform strategies thought to improve learning outcomes? 2. What are the programmatic features that may be applied at the state/district level to drive reform? 3. What is the cost of investing in these innovations to benefit students learning and future success? 5
Portion of families receiving public support for their preschool children 120,000 100,000 80,000 158,000 3- and 4- year olds in Massachusetts 60,000 40,000 20,000 0 Head Start State Subsidies (EEC) Public Pre-K No Public Support *Data from MA Budget & Policy Report Building a Foundation for Success: Options for Investing in Early Education and Care in Massachusetts 9
Early Education & Care: Cost Estimates Per Pupil Amounts by Provider Type $13,999 Investment strategies: Quality Improvement Grants Quality Achievement Awards Wage and Retention Awards Early Educator Scholarships Tiered Subsidy Reimbursement $12,919 $10,375 $8,484 Head Start EEC Subsidy Rate Public Pre-K Augmented QRIS Rate 10
Boston K1DS How How It It Works: Offer full-day, year-round services Attain licensure and national accreditation Self-assess at level 3 or above on QRIS Ensure teachers have a minimum of a Bachelors degree Works: What programs What programs receive: Instructional materials Professional development Add-on funding receive: 11 Source: Boston K1DS
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Wraparound Services Element Function Cost Wraparound Services Coordinator $526/student Coordinate wraparound services Health Clinics On-site medical, dental, and vision care. $549/student Mental Health, Wellness, & Prevention Promote mental health and positive behaviors and school culture $111/student Centralized location for family supports. Direct services and referrals to other social services Family Resource Centers $97/student District level administrator oversees wraparound District Administration $29/Student Total Cost $1,312/student 13
Student Support Systems How How It Works It Works A single point of contact Tiered supports for all Data-informed decisions Attention to partnerships What schools received What schools received Educator preparation and support Coordination and staffing Holistic student assessments Knowledge sharing 14
Multiple Pathways Options Drury High School Learning Lab in North Adams, MA An online lab that serves students taking more advanced courses Career and Technical Education at Somerville High School A Vocational/Technical program within Somerville High School Gateway to College at Massasoit CC in Canton, MA A dual enrollment program allowing students to earn college credits Gerald M. Creamer Center in Worcester, MA A day and evening program that offers academic and socio-emotional supports towards credit recovery and HS graduation 16
Per Pupil Cost Estimates Somerville HS Center for Career/Tech Education The Creamer Center Gateway to College Drury HS Learning Lab By Program Components Recruitment & Enrollment $884 $417 $0 $116 $5,160 $998 $6,378 $4,431 Academic Instruction $1,847 $798 $0 $287 Remediation & Supports Applied Learning Opportunities $33 $60 $0 $50 $35 $87 $0 $169 Transitional Support Transportation & Housing $277 $0 $0 $0 $1,232 $1,542 $1,898 $297 Program Administration $9,469 $3,904 $8,276 $5,350 17 Total
Early College Designs How it works How it works Academic remediation Ramp-up models Information and guidance Wraparound support What students receive What students receive Opportunity to earn an HS diploma and college credit, including an AA. 18
Roadmap to Expanding Opportunity: Evidence on What Works in Education Chad d Entremont, Ph.D.
Expanded Learning Opportunities Approach Elements Cost Extended school day, 1 Extended school day, 1- -3 hours daily throughout the 3 hours daily throughout the year. Academic supports, hands on apprenticeships year. Academic supports, hands on apprenticeships with community partners, family outreach. Multiple with community partners, family outreach. Multiple partner organizations, increased teacher development partner organizations, increased teacher development & collaboration & collaboration $1,651/student Orchard Gardens K-8 Pilot in Boston with non-profit partner Citizen Schools Extended Day 5 day weekly after 5 day weekly after- -school. Academic support, school. Academic support, homework time, healthy snacks. Specialized homework time, healthy snacks. Specialized programs with community partners and volunteers programs with community partners and volunteers $1,747/student LA s BEST Exemplar After LA s BEST Exemplar After- - School Program (CA) School Program (CA) After-School 5 day weekly, full day summer program. 5 5 day weekly, full day summer program. 5- -6 weeks of Math and ELA support, enrichment field trips, parent Math and ELA support, enrichment field trips, parent engagement. engagement. 6 weeks of $1,440/student BELL Summer BELL Summer Massachusetts & National & National Summer Learning Massachusetts 20
