Spotlight on Education Reform: Tom Kane’s Data-Driven Approach
- February 24, 2025

In a recent feature by Harvard Magazine, Tom Kane, a leading economist and education researcher at Harvard University, is recognized for his groundbreaking work in improving education outcomes through data analysis. As Faculty Director of the Center for Education Policy Research (CEPR), Kane has led transformative projects like the Measures of Effective Teaching (MET) study, funded by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, which demonstrated the critical impact of teacher effectiveness on student success. His research continues to guide policymakers in developing evidence-based strategies to address challenges such as learning loss and absenteeism. Kane’s commitment to using data to measure and enhance educational interventions aligns with Waypoint’s mission to support our clients, including Harvard, in driving meaningful social change.