Mass. Association of School Committees
Join us for an informative session on the evolving role of artificial intelligence in K-12 education, presented by Jeffrey C. Riley, former Massachusetts Commissioner of Elementary and Secondary Education. Now affiliated with Day of AI, a nonprofit initiative originally developed at MIT, Mr. Riley will discuss current efforts to support AI literacy for students and...
Please join MASC staff and current Chairs on Friday June 6th for Chair Chat. An informal discussion between chairs and aspiring chairs about the ins and outs of all things Role of the Chair. We will also talk about how you can start a Chair Chat group in your area!
Join MASC and representatives from DESE for a Learning Lunch focused on the proposed amendments to the Regional School District regulations. DESE will provide an overview of the changes, explain what they could mean for districts if approved, and answer questions from our members.
You are invited to join the first session of a new series of equity-centered Lunch and Learn webinars sponsored and facilitated by Division X. Session One: Starting with Why: Equity, Purpose, and Shared Understanding” is the beginning of Division X’s Equity 101 series, designed to build shared language around equity and explore why it matters...
Join us for a timely Legal Learning Lunch exploring the recent Mahmoud decision and its implications for school districts. This session will provide an overview of the case, its impact on parental rights when parent’s raise objections to curriculum based upon their religious beliefs and what the ruling means for local school committees and administrators...
You are invited to join the second session of a new series of equity-centered Lunch and Learn webinars sponsored and facilitated by Division X. This series is open to all members and is especially valuable for those seeking to strengthen their capacity to govern with clarity, purpose, and equity at the center. Many school committees...
Join MASC as we host an informal conversation for all of our membership to gain a comprehensive understanding of the resolutions to be considered at the upcoming MASC Delegate Assembly. To prepare for the meeting, you can learn more about the resolutions on our website here. The team will provide an in-depth analysis of each resolution and...
Subcommittees can be powerful tools for school committees when used thoughtfully and in compliance with the Open Meeting Law. This Learning Lunch will provide a practical overview of Subcommittees, including how subcommittees are properly formed, what meeting and posting requirements apply, and how they differ from advisory groups or individual member assignments. Participants will also...
Hosted by Division X, this Learning Lunch is open to all members and serves as the first session in a two-part series. Each session stands alone, and attendees are welcome to participate in one or both. Dr. Darnisa Amante-Jackson will host a dynamic and interactive Lunch and Learn for MASC members on January 23rd from...
New Member Onboarding - Your first meeting as a School Committee Member can be overwhelming. Join us to talk about effective new member onboarding and share your best practices to help your new members hit the ground running. MASC staff will share the requirements, our resources, and the resources of your fellow committee members from...