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  • House Ways & Means FY27 Budget Proposal: Key Education Investments & Advocacy Priorities
    House Ways & Means FY27 Budget Proposal: Key Education Investments & Advocacy Priorities
    The House Ways & Means (HWM) Committee has released its $63.33B budget proposal. This represents a $2.3B (3.7%) increase over the FY26 General Appropriations Act (GAA) and is $29M (0.05%) below Governor Healey’s proposal. There are several key differences between the HWM budget and the Governor’s budget when it comes to public education. The summary…
  • Call to Action: Contact Your Representative on FY27 Budget Amendments
    Call to Action: Contact Your Representative on FY27 Budget Amendments
    The House Ways & Means Committee budget is now before the full House, and this is a critical opportunity to strengthen investments in public education. MASC is urging members to contact their state representatives and ask them to support key amendments that will provide additional resources for school districts. To get started, you can find…
  • MASC News Bulletin – March 2026
    MASC News Bulletin – March 2026
    Districts alerted to Title 1 cutbacks. In early March, DESE updated superintendents and those who manage grants that Title I allocation for the upcoming year is expected to be less for the state and for districts in Massachusetts. While the federal budget that was passed by Congress and signed into law virtually level funded the…
  • Public Policy Updates: March 2026 Board of Elementary and Secondary Education
    Public Policy Updates: March 2026 Board of Elementary and Secondary Education
    The Massachusetts Board of Elementary and Secondary Education met on Tuesday, March 24, 2026 in Everett. Their agenda can be found here; the meeting was livestreamed here. The meeting opened with public comment, with several supporting the proposed changes to teacher licensure. The superintendents of both virtual schools, both of which were recommended for recertification…
  • MASC Mourns the Passing of Former Executive Director Paul Gorden
    IN MEMORIAM: Paul Gorden MASC regrets to inform you that Paul Gorden, former MASC Executive Director, passed away suddenly on March 3. He had celebrated his 97th birthday three days earlier. Paul joined MASC in 1974 as a field representative and was appointed Executive Director in 1977. He served the Association in that capacity until his…

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June 27, 2026 in Springfield, MA
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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