The EdRedesign Lab
Rob Watson serves as the Executive Director of the EdRedesign Lab at Harvard Graduate School of Education, where previous roles included Deputy Director and Director for Partnerships and Community Impact. Watson co-teaches a course focused on collaborative action for equity in education. As co-founder and Chair of the Board of Directors for the Poughkeepsie Children's Cabinet, Watson collaborates with various community stakeholders to create impactful strategies for children's welfare. Additionally, Watson co-founded the Poughkeepsie Service Accelerator to engage recent graduates in public service. Other significant experiences include consulting for the Harlem Children's Zone, directing student programs at the Institute of Politics at Harvard Kennedy School, and developing advocacy strategies through Harvard affiliations. Educational qualifications include master's degrees from Harvard Kennedy School and Harvard Graduate School of Education, and a bachelor's degree from Harvard University.
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The EdRedesign Lab
All children have clear and accessible pathways to well-being, educational attainment, and upward mobility. We strive for a society characterized by racial, economic, and social justice. We serve as a catalyst through research, advocacy, and collaborative action, advancing the cradle-to-career field by promoting cross-sector community-based systems of support and opportunity for all children and youth, especially those affected by racism and poverty. A university-based action-research hub, EdRedesign at the Harvard Graduate School of Education partners with mayors, superintendents, and community leaders to build cross-sector collaborations that individualize and expand supports and opportunities for all children.