CCE's History

2023-Present: A 30-year Startup CCE realigns its vision to “bringing communities and schools together” by streamlining its programming to tightly focus on our mission to center communities in education.

2020-2023: Responding to New Challenges CCE has continued to adapt and expand its programs, responding to emerging educational challenges, including those brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. The organization has

2018-2020: Innovating for Equity CCE continued to promote equity-focused school redesign through the release of the “Toolkit for Redesigning Student-Centered Schools and Classrooms,” offering practical tools for educators to implement

2014-2018: Statewide Initiatives Massachusetts Personalized Learning Network: Focused on student-centered learning and personalized education. Massachusetts Consortium for Innovative Education Assessment (MCIEA): A partnership of public school districts aiming to develop

2009-2014: Research and Advocacy CCE released important research reports on English Language Learners (ELL) and studies on Black and Latino male students, collaborating with partners like the Gaston Institute and

2008: Quality Performance Assessment (QPA) CCE introduced the QPA model, which provides educators with tools to create high-quality performance assessments, leading to work in multiple states including New Hampshire, Vermont,

2007: LA Pilot Schools Agreement CCE expanded its reach to Los Angeles, facilitating the LA Pilot Schools Agreement and launching leadership development programs in the region.

2001-2007: Expansion of Work CCE deepened its impact through continued support for small schools, leadership development, and personalized learning models. CCE also began to manage significant funds for schools and

1997-2001: Key Programs Launch National Turning Points Network: A middle school reform model supported by the Carnegie Corporation. Principal Residency Network: An apprenticeship-based program for aspiring school principals. New England

1994: Founding of CCE The Center for Collaborative Education (CCE) was established in Boston by Larry Myatt and Linda Nathan. Modeled after the NYC CCE CES center, CCE aimed to