Creating a public education system that truly supports all students is a task no single school, program, district, or state agency can do alone. That’s why a key part of our mission is to create open spaces for educators and policymakers to consider evidence, discuss cutting-edge issues, and develop new approaches to advance student learning and achievement.
As Massachusetts’ premier education convener, we help bridge the gaps between stakeholders within the education system, leveraging our trusted reputation and deep connections in the field to bring people together. From our long history of supporting labor-management collaboration to our leadership of cross-sector efforts involving dozens of local organizations, we excel at facilitating conversations and moving from discussion to action.
We maintain a commitment to engaging diverse perspectives and constituencies in constructive policy discussions, including by convening conferences, forums, policy briefings, panel discussions, and other events. Our well-attended public events draw hundreds of participants, connecting practitioners who possess on-the-ground knowledge and experience with top education leaders from Massachusetts and beyond.
Our expertise with large public convenings extends across all aspects of the planning process, including identifying, securing, and preparing speakers, engaging target audience members, conducting outreach to the public and members of the media, and overseeing logistics for both in-person and virtual events.
Over the past decade, we've hosted more than 80 public events, ranging from yearly updates on the status of education in Massachusetts, to legislative briefings at the State House, to full-day conferences with multiple breakout sessions.
In addition to hosting public events, we also have unmatched expertise with designing and executing professional learning experiences that support educators and schools directly.
If you would like to partner with us to host a public convening or professional learning opportunity, please contact Deputy Director Laura Cinelli at lcinelli@renniecenter.org.