Mission
The Rennie Center for Education Research & Policy’s mission is to improve public education through well-informed decision-making based on deep knowledge and evidence of effective policymaking and practice. As Massachusetts’ preeminent voice in public education reform, they create open spaces for educators and policymakers to consider evidence, discuss cutting-edge issues, and develop new approaches to advance student learning and achievement. Through their staunch commitment to independent, non-partisan research and constructive conversations, they work to promote an education system that provides every child with the opportunity to be successful in school and in life.

History
The Rennie Center for Education Research & Policy was launched by former Massachusetts Secretary of Education Paul Reville as a division of the Massachusetts Institute for a New Commonwealth (MassINC) in October 2002. In the summer of 2005, the Rennie Center became an independent non-profit organization committed to addressing the critical challenges of reforming education in Massachusetts.

The Rennie Center is named in memory of John C. (Jack) Rennie, who was the spirit and prime moving force behind the Massachusetts Education Reform Act of 1993. They are proud to associate their work with the memory and spirit of Jack Rennie. Jack's consensus-building approach to public policy challenges, his belief in the power of a respectful, thoughtful, civic dialogue, and his passionate commitment to children are all qualities they hope will guide the work of the Rennie Center today.