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November 11, 2025 at 2:05 PM
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Are your new #MAEdu school committee members looking for dates for their state-mandated training? We've just added the January and March dates and locations for Charting the Course on our website!

www.masc.org/events/
November 10, 2025 at 5:07 PM
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A huge thank-you to our 2025 Conference Sponsors!

Your support makes it possible to provide high-quality professional development for school leaders across Massachusetts.

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November 5, 2025 at 5:24 PM
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The Berlin-Boylston Regional School Committee seek their next superintendent.

All information and application information found at: www.masc.org/job/superint...

Applications are due October 24
October 6, 2025 at 7:01 PM
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Members, please plan to join us for the next MASC Learning Lunch on September 26 at noon on the implications of the Mahmoud case

www.masc.org/event/masc-l...
The traditional depiction of Lady Justice--blindfolded, holding up scales with a sword in her other hand--backed by out-of-focus lawbooks on a bookcase form the backdrop of the image. In the foreground are the words "Legal Learning Lunch: Implications of Mahmoud Case Friday, September 26, 2025"
September 18, 2025 at 10:51 AM
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We’re Charting the Course in Northampton today at Smith Vocational and Technical High School!
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September 13, 2025 at 12:31 PM
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Members, please promptly review the August 2025 policy newsletter for updates, some required by state and federal regulation.

Updated and new model policies, as well as the full text of this newsletter itself, can be found on our website: www.masc.org/masc-policy-...
August 15, 2025 at 11:43 AM
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background of a greyscale image of a brick wall; a reflection of a rainbow runs down the right side text on the left reads (one word per line) "every student every day" with a while outline of a rainbow below it the MASC logo is at upper left text across the bottom reads "JUNE IS PRIDE MONTH."
June 1, 2025 at 4:33 PM
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Judge blocks Trump from dismantling the Department of Education

www.nytimes.com/2025/05/22/u...

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Ilana Krepchin, chairwoman of the Somerville School Committee, which is one of the plaintiffs, hailed the ruling as a victory for students, teachers and families. “Our public education system is too important to be undermined by actions that threaten our students’ rights and opportunities,” Ms. Krepchin said. “We will continue to work tirelessly to ensure that our students’ futures remain bright.”
May 22, 2025 at 6:06 PM
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We’re Charting the Course at Keith Middle School in New Bedford today!
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May 17, 2025 at 12:23 PM
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A federal judge on Thursday paused the Trump administration’s threats to withhold funding from school systems that have diversity, equity and inclusion programs, saying the actions ”raise the specter of a public ‘witch hunt’ that will sow fear and doubt among teachers.”
April 24, 2025 at 6:43 PM
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Request for co-sponsorship from MASC President Jason Fraser: please contact your legislators to ask for their co-sponsorship on these important bills.
MASC logo request for co-sponsorship: H2304/S1468 - An Act Relative toa Regional School Assessment Reserve Fund This bill would allow municipalities to establish a dedicated account to manage spokes in assessments. It would be extremely beneficial for towns in Regional Vocational Technical Schools and Regional School Districts. H2303/S1469 - An Act Relative to Special Education Reserve Fund This bill would increase the maximum savings capacity for unanticipated special education expenses from 2% to 5% of net school spending.
April 10, 2025 at 5:14 PM
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Urgent advocacy update from MASC President Jason Fraser:

Please contact your state legislators and explain how you are using remote and hybrid meeting options.
“[D]irect outreach from local constituents and school committee members is the most effective advocacy method.” 2025 MASC President Jason Fraser
February 15, 2025 at 8:24 PM
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Shared from Massachusetts Secretary of Education Dr. Patrick Tutwiler (via Twitter):
“It is incumbent on schools and school administrators to create a culture in which all students feel safe, supported, and fully included, including in athletics. While today’s announcement is a disappointment, I am proud that in Massachusetts our state constitution has strong, comprehensive protections for LBGBTQ+ students who deserve to live and learn as their full authentic self. We remain committed to protecting students against discrimination on account of race, color, sex, gender identity, religion, national origin or sexual orientation.” Massachusetts Secretary of Education Dr. Patrick Tutwiler
January 31, 2025 at 9:13 PM