Mass. Association of School Committees
The Healey-Driscoll Administration released their $62.8B proposal for the FY27 Budget, which includes several key investments in public education across the
The Board of Elementary and Secondary Education had their first year of 2026 fully remotely, as travel due to the
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 the development of a statewide graduation requirement.
The Board of Elementary and Secondary Education held their regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, December 16 at 9 AM. The
The Massachusetts Association of School Committees (MASC) is proud to serve on the Graduation Council. We view this work as a
REPORT ON ACTIONS TAKEN AT THE 2025 ANNUAL MEETING MASC’s 80th annual meeting was held on Friday, November 14
To my Urban and Suburban Colleagues, On Friday at the MASC/MASS Conference Keynote Panel, many of you heard me call
The Massachusetts Board of Elementary and Secondary Education had their regular monthly meeting on November 18, 2025. The agenda can
State mulls end-of-course tests as possible MCAS replacement
A year after Massachusetts voters overturned using the 10th grade MCAS exam as a graduation requirement, state leaders are considering end-of-course state-administered tests for high schoolers.
Some members of an advisory council on graduation requirements, including MASC President Jason Fraser, indicated they fear such exams would just create another high-stakes test and overturn the will of the voters. Other members of the council worry the proposed recommendation would not go far enough toward establishing a baseline high school diploma. The advisory council, established by Governor Healey in January, has dozens of members, including students, superintendents, top legislators’ appointees, and representatives of higher education.
The Board of Elementary and Secondary Education had their regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, October 28, 2025 in Everett. The