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Welcome

Welcome to the Massachusetts Association of School Committees (MASC). The MASC mission is to achieve excellence in school committee leadership through advocacy, training and service. We are pleased to offer a rich array of publications, web site resources, workshops, conferences and other support for the valuable school committee work that our members do. If you are a current MASC member, be sure to register today in order to access everything this web site has to offer.

 

Level 4 Turnaround Schools Announced

The list of the state's 35 most persistently low performing schools (the so-called "Level 4" schools) has been released (March 4). Under the newly enacted Massachusetts Education Reform law, these schools are now eligible for federal aid and state support to bring about dramatic improvements in student achievement through a blend of new school designs, better instructional support and stronger leadership.

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A Series of Public Hearings Across the Commonwealth

The Massachusetts School Building Authority (the “MSBA”) will be holding a series of public hearings across the Commonwealth regarding the amendment and revision of the MSBA regulations.

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Survey: Factors Influencing Student Achievement

The Massachusetts Coalition of School-Based Health Centers (the Coalition), in collaboration with the Massachusetts Association of School Committees, is interested in school officials’ views on the most pressing factors influencing student achievement. The Coalition has been funded by the Nellie Mae Foundation to better understand the complex challenges currently facing educational decision makers in their district. Please take this short survey. It should take less than 10 minutes.

 

Massachusetts among 16 Finalists for RTTT Dollars

Massachusetts is among the 16 states which will advance as finalists for phase 1 of the $4.35 billion Race to the Top competition--the US Department of Education's initiative to dramatically re-shape America's educational system to better engage and prepare students for success in a competitive 21st century economy and workplace.

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President's FY11 Proposed Education Department Budget

Obama's $3.8 trillion budget (PDF) plan includes $905.5 million for schools, students and teachers and proposes a sweeping overhaul of No Child Left Behind.

 

MASC Members: Register today!

If you're a current MASC member, you'll find our new site has a discussion forum, FAQs, the member handbook and other resources, all for members only. You'll need to register first, using the special Member Code we mailed to you. Once you create your account (which is fast and free), you'll have instant access to all the private content just for MASC members. Get started here.

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Registration Now Open

Charting the Course
Mar 12, 2010 - Mar 13, 2010
Joint Meeting – Divisions I, II & IX
Mar 18, 2010
Day on the Hill
Mar 30, 2010

Education News

March 4, 2010 News Stories

ACLU opposes school uniforms
Worcester Telegram

'New' Bancroft School to sit at front of current property
Andover Townsman

Q&A: Public education's challenging future
Marlborough Enterprise

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