Office of Planning and Research

Browse DESE Reports by Report Type

The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education releases a number of research, evaluation, and data products each year. DESE reports are organized as shown below.

  • Education Policy Briefs: Short summaries of current education policy issues in Massachusetts
  • Program Evaluations: Analyses of specific Departmental programs
  • Board Reports: Annual reports by the Board of Education on major policy initiatives and outcomes each year (external link to the DESE Board website)
  • Legislative Reports: Reports to the legislature on programs funded by state budget line items
  • Other Reports: Other research and data related to DESE initiatives

Last Updated: February 21, 2025