Fellowship

The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) relies on the expertise of Massachusetts teachers to review and rate evidence of alignment and quality of comprehensive core curricular materials. In partnership with Rennie Center , DESE convenes panels of Massachusetts teachers from diverse contexts, backgrounds, and experiences to evaluate and report on materials' quality and alignment with Massachusetts learning standards and equity priorities (e.g., accessibility, inclusion, diversity, and supports for culturally & linguistically sustaining practices). The work of the panels lead to a series of user-friendly reports to support schools and districts to make informed, local decisions about curricula.

By serving as a CURATE Fellow, Massachusetts teachers not only gain deep insight into the quality and alignment of a variety of curricular materials but also expand their leadership influence in their schools, districts, and beyond without leaving the classroom. To learn more about this opportunity and to apply, visit Rennie Center's website .

CURATE Fellow Reflections

What our CURATE Fellows say about their CURATE experience.

"This CURATE Fellowship is a really exciting opportunity. It draws an important cross section of teachers from varying state settings."
— CURATE Fellow, SY23

"I am very pleased to have been a part of CURATE. I feel the work we did was important for students around Massachusetts to be working with high-quality materials [that] aid equitable instruction."
— CURATE Fellow, SY24

"Thank you for this experience which allowed me to grow professionally while being of service to my profession."
— CURATE Fellow, SY24

"I found the process very efficient and fair. It was evident that it was important all voices were heard and perspectives respected. I enjoyed my time on the panel and feel I grew as a professional."
— CURATE Fellow, SY25

"Serving as a panelist helped me to dig deeper into my own classroom curriculum, which helped my students gain a deeper understanding of the lessons taught."
— CURATE Fellow, SY25

Interest Form

Are you a current classroom teacher or were a classroom teacher in the last two years? Are you passionate about standards-aligned curriculum and its potential for strengthening the instructional core? Do you care about issues of equity, accessibility, and inclusion?

If yes, complete this interest form ; Rennie Center staff will follow up during the next fall or spring semester recruitment period.

Contact Us

For questions about CURATE, email DESE-CURATE@mass.gov

Last Updated: September 3, 2025