Dr. Paul Reville

Professor

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Biography

Paul Reville is the Francis Keppel Professor of Practice at the Harvard Graduate School of Education, where he is the founding director of the Education Redesign Lab. He served as the Secretary of Education for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts from 2008 to 2013 under Governor Deval Patrick, playing a central role in statewide education reform, including initiatives addressing the achievement gap and overseeing education policy for K-12 and higher education. In addition to his work in Massachusetts, Reville has held significant leadership positions, including as chair of the Massachusetts State Board of Education and as executive director of the Pew Forum on Standards-Based Reform. He has authored numerous articles and studies related to educational policy reforms, focusing on strategies to improve educational equity and student achievement. Educated at Colorado College and Stanford University, Reville has been a prominent voice in discussions regarding the future of education in America, frequently contributing to public discourse through media engagements and research.

Research Interests

Experience

Francis Keppel Professor Practice

1997-01-01 — Present

Harvard Graduate School of Education • Cambridge, MA

Faculty member focused on educational policy and practice.

Secretary of Education

2008-01-01 — 2013-01-01

Commonwealth of Massachusetts • Massachusetts

Worked on education reform and oversight in K-12 and higher education.

Awards

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Louis T. Benezet Award

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Excellence Education Award

Requirements for Harvard Graduate School of Education

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Listening
Required:26
Reading
Required:26
Writing
Required:26
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:104
IELTS
Listening
Required:7.5
Reading
Required:7.5
Writing
Required:7.5
Speaking
Required:7.5
Overall
Required:7.5
GRE General
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent
Application Checklist
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  • Personal Statement
  • Resume or CV
  • Three Letters of Recommendation
  • Transcripts from each postsecondary institution
  • Writing Sample
  • Application Fee ($105)
Specialization Notes

Administered via Harvard Griffin GSAS; encompasses PhD in Education.