Our Mission
The Wheelock Educational Policy Center (WEPC) conducts and disseminates rigorous, policy-relevant research in partnership with local, state, and federal policymakers and stakeholders to improve educational opportunities and holistic outcomes for traditionally marginalized students.
Our Research Areas
Our Research Partnerships
WEPC researchers are partnering with education agencies around the country to conduct rigorous research that informs and advances effective policies and practices.
In the News
Reshaping Teacher Licensure: Lessons from the Pandemic (Harvard EdCast)
A WEPC report about the influence of licensure tests in shaping the teaching workforce in Connecticut was cited in an article by the CT Examiner.
Proposed Bill Looks to Reform ‘Archaic’ Teacher Certification Process (CT Examiner)
A WEPC report about the influence of licensure tests in shaping the teaching workforce in Connecticut was cited in an article by the CT Examiner.
Mass. districts boosted teacher diversity over the last decade, but the diversity of the student population grew faster (The Boston Globe)
Research by Wheelock Educational Policy Center cited.
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Our @BUWheelock education policy group was thrilled to host Harvard's Peter Blair (@pqblair).
Peter gave a great seminar on skilled workers without college degrees (STARs - Skilled Through Alternative Routes). Tons of food for thought here.
Plus we had to get a selfie!
A reminder that applications to our faculty position are due three days from now (by end of day November 1).
We're excited to start reading these, so get your materials in (and tell anyone promising who might not have seen this posting).
Reach out to me with questions!