Professor Dr. Paul Reville
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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.
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Experience
Francis Keppel Professor Practice
1997-01-01 — PresentHarvard Graduate School of Education • Cambridge, MA
Faculty member focused on educational policy and practice.
Secretary of Education
2008-01-01 — 2013-01-01Commonwealth of Massachusetts • Massachusetts
Worked on education reform and oversight in K-12 and higher education.
Awards
Louis T. Benezet Award
Excellence Education Award
Requirements for Harvard Graduate School of Education
Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
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GRE General
Prerequisites
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Specialization Notes
Administered via Harvard Griffin GSAS; encompasses PhD in Education.