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  • MASC News Bulletin – December 2025
    MASC News Bulletin – December 2025
    Statewide Graduation Council releases Interim Report Earlier this month, the K-12 Statewide Graduation Council issued its recommendations for high school graduation requirements, following the 2024 ballot law vote to eliminate the MCAS graduation requirement. The Graduation Council was formed by the Governor in January, 2025 and charged with advising the Governor and the legislature on…
  • Public Policy Updates: December 2025 Board of Elementary and Secondary Education
    Public Policy Updates: December 2025 Board of Elementary and Secondary Education
    The Board of Elementary and Secondary Education held their regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, December 16 at 9 AM. The agenda can be found here; video of the meeting is available here. The Board opened with public comment. Most speakers were Student Ambassadors in adult learning programs across the state, who spoke to their own…
  • Press Release: MASC President Statement on New Statewide High School Graduation Framework
    Press Release: MASC President Statement on New Statewide High School Graduation Framework
    The Massachusetts Association of School Committees (MASC) is proud to serve on the Graduation Council.  We view this work as a generational opportunity to redefine what it means to graduate from a Massachusetts public school and to ensure that definition reflects the skills and competencies our students need for their futures.   Council discussions have been thoughtful…
  • 2025 Delegate Assembly: Report on Actions Taken
    2025 Delegate Assembly: Report on Actions Taken
    REPORT ON ACTIONS TAKEN AT THE 2025 ANNUAL MEETING   MASC’s 80th annual meeting was held on Friday, November 14 during the annual conference in Hyannis. A total of 92 delegates representing school districts across the state were registered and participated in the deliberations.   The meeting was led by MASC President Jason Fraser (Plympton/Silver…
  • SOS for Rural Schools – Your Advocacy Needed
    SOS for Rural Schools – Your Advocacy Needed
    To my Urban and Suburban Colleagues, On Friday at the MASC/MASS Conference Keynote Panel, many of you heard me call on all advocates for Massachusetts Public Schools to stand with the Rural Schools of the Commonwealth. This is an SOS for our rural schools. Just as We united for the Student Opportunity Act (SOA) in…

Calendar of Events

Annual Conference

The Premier Gathering of Massachusetts Education Leaders
November 12-14, 2025
  • Berkshire County Legislative Forum
    February 3 @ 8:00 am

    Please join us for a Legislative Forum with State Representatives Leigh Davis, John Barrett,Tricia Farley-Bouvier and State Senator Paul Mark on Tuesday, February 3 from 5:30-6:30pm over Zoom. This discussion will focus on...

  • Learning Lunch: Team Data Application (Session 2 of 2)
    February 27 @ 12:00 pm

    Hosted by Division X, this Learning Lunch is open to all members and serves as the second session in a two-part series. Each session stands alone, and attendees are welcome...

  • Charting the Course – Petersham
    March 7 @ 8:00 am

    The hallmark of an effective school committee is how well its members understand their roles and the issues they need to address in these challenging times. This training program, developed...

  • Charting the Course – Worthington
    March 21 @ 8:00 am

    The hallmark of an effective school committee is how well its members understand their roles and the issues they need to address in these challenging times. This training program, developed...

Denise Hurst
Springfield School Committee
2026 MASC President

Message from the MASC President

I am honored to serve as President of MASC for 2026 and to work alongside our members and partners across the Commonwealth and beyond. Together, we will advance excellence in public school leadership through advocacy, learning, and service—ensuring school committee members have the tools and support to best serve their communities.


MASC warmly welcomes all members to engage fully and take part in the wide range of services and supports we offer. We stand ready to serve!

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