The Next Chapter of Education Reform
"We've been talking about these gaps for years now -- while students wait.
We can wait no longer. Is it time to act."
Governor Patrick, July 16, 2009
BOSTON -- Thursday, July 16, 2009 -- Moving to fulfill the promise of education reform for all students in Massachusetts, Governor Deval Patrick today announced sweeping legislation to improve public schools and close achievement gaps. The proposal will more than triple the number of charter school slots and expand the state's authority to intervene in underperforming schools.
Joined by U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan, Massachusetts Secretary of Education Paul Reville, and Boston Mayor Thomas Menino at the Museum of Science in Boston, the Governor unveiled his plans to increase accountability for school performance and student achievement and promote innovative Readiness Schools across Massachusetts.
Video of the Announcement
More about the Legislation and the Readiness Project
To learn more about the legislation, please view our fact sheet, the Readiness Schools legislation and the Charter School "Smart Cap" legislation.
To learn more about the Commonwealth Readiness project and watch the rollout and read their final report.
To read more about the Thursday's announcement, please view the press release.