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: May 28, 2026