At the Center

At the
Center

For 15 years, we have prepared and supported outstanding professionals who dedicate their careers to expanding educational opportunity for all students.

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About Us

We believe America’s public school systems can and must be engines of excellence and equity for all of the students and families they serve. Learn more about who we are, what we do and why we do this work.

About the Broad Center
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Our Programs

We cultivate public education leaders through two distinct programs: The Broad Academy and The Broad Residency in Urban Education.

The Broad Academy

The Broad Academy brings together game-changing system leaders who develop innovative strategies to tackle some of urban public education’s greatest needs.

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The Broad Residency in Urban Education

Make your work count, every single day. Apply your management skills to improving urban public education for students across the U.S.

Our Network

Our network members — nearly 1,000 strong — partner with communities to drive change that reflects and responds to the needs of students and the dreams of their families. Learn more about their accomplishments, career trajectories and personal journeys.

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Arthur Mills IV

Fulton County Schools
Pedro Martinez

Pedro Martinez

San Antonio Independent School District
Kriste Dragon

Kriste Dragon

Citizens of the World Charter Schools
Hanseul Kang, State Superintendent of Education

Hanseul Kang

Office of the State Superintendent, District of Columbia

From the Blog

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More than a feeling: Using research and data to guide our work

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Lauren Ramos-Mendoza April 6, 2018
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Abe Saavedra – Going the distance

The Broad Center March 30, 2018
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