The Mashpee Wampanoag Educational Development Program (MWE) is a think tank comprised of Mashpee Wampanoag cultural and academic educators, scholars, and professionals; coming together to research, develop and implement educational programs and projects to promote, support, and facilitate the social, cultural and educational development and advancement of tribal members and their families. MWE uses a holistic philosophy to education, where social and cultural development is integral parts of academic proficiency and success.

The strength, integrity and longevity of the Mashpee Tribe are directly dependent upon its memberships ability to control its destiny; making it crucial for the tribal members to have the capacity to understand the complex world around them, and the ability to assume the responsibilities associated with exercising and protecting its inherent sovereign rights. It must assume the roles and responsibility associated with rebuilding its nation, for its future generations.