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SUMMARY:Learning Lunch – MASC’s 2025 Day on the Hill
DESCRIPTION:MASC’s annual legislative day at the State House is scheduled for Tuesday\, May 6\, 2025. Please join the MASC Team as we review what to expect at Day on the Hill\,  advocacy techniques\, and our legislative priorities for the year.
URL:https://www.masc.org/event/learning-lunch-mascs-2025-day-on-the-hill/
LOCATION:MA
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SUMMARY:Charting the Course – May 3\, 2025 – Nashoba Valley Technical High School (Westford)
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis training program\, developed and presented by the MASC Academy for School Leadership\, is designed to introduce new and aspiring school committee members to the Eight Key Components of School Leadership as identified by the MA Legislature in the Acts of 2002\, and also to provide veteran members with an update on ever-changing requirements and regulations school committee members should be aware of. \nThe Charting the Course program has been structured to meet the eight hour orientation requirement for new school committee members (MGL Chapter 71 Sec 36A).
URL:https://www.masc.org/event/charting-the-course-may-3-2025-nashoba-valley-technical-high-school-westford/
LOCATION:Nashoba Valley Technical School\, 100 Littleton Rd\,\, Westford\, MA\, 01886
CATEGORIES:Charting the Course
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SUMMARY:MSBA Webinar: Getting Started on a Path to Lower School Facility Operational Costs
DESCRIPTION:*Note this event is posted on behalf of the Massachusetts School Building Authority. This is not an MASC event.\nGetting Started on a Path to Lower School Facility Operational Costs\n\nRegistration is now OPEN! Join us for a free virtual program specific to rural communities in Massachusetts. Click HERE to register for the ZOOM program. \n\nOn Wednesday\, May 7 from 9:30  to noon\, local officials who have implemented recent school improvement projects will outline their struggles\, strategies and lessons learned to upgrade educational facilities while lowering operational costs.\n\nWe will also discuss funding sources from the State to assist with planning\, designing and constructing system upgrades or larger improvement projects for school buildings.\n\nThis program will be held virtually via ZOOM. If you have any questions about the upcoming program\, please email melanie.soter@massschoolbuildings.org. 
URL:https://www.masc.org/event/msba-webinar-getting-started-on-a-path-to-lower-school-facility-operational-costs/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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SUMMARY:Learning Lunch: AI and Education
DESCRIPTION: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. \nNow 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 educators. The session will explore how AI is being integrated into classrooms\, the resources available to teachers\, and key policy considerations for school leaders. \nParticipants will gain insight into how schools are using AI tools to enhance instruction\, what professional development looks like in this space\, and how districts can approach AI implementation thoughtfully\, with attention to safety\, equity\, and student outcomes.
URL:https://www.masc.org/event/learning-lunch-ai-and-education/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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SUMMARY:Charting the Course – May 17\, 2025 – Keith Middle School (New Bedford)
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis training program\, developed and presented by the MASC Academy for School Leadership\, is designed to introduce new and aspiring school committee members to the Eight Key Components of School Leadership as identified by the MA Legislature in the Acts of 2002\, and also to provide veteran members with an update on ever-changing requirements and regulations school committee members should be aware of. \nThe Charting the Course program has been structured to meet the eight hour orientation requirement for new school committee members (MGL Chapter 71 Sec 36A).
URL:https://www.masc.org/event/charting-the-course-may-17-2025-keith-middle-school-new-bedford/
LOCATION:Kaith Middle School\, 225 Hathaway Blvd\, New Bedford\, MA\, 02740\, United States
CATEGORIES:Charting the Course
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SUMMARY:Division VIII Meeting: Admission Policy Updates & Q&A
DESCRIPTION:Join Division VIII Chair Charlie Ellis and MASC President Jason Fraser for an important conversation on recent and proposed updates to student admission policies from the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education (BESE) and the Massachusetts Legislature. This session will provide timely insights into how these changes may impact school districts across the Commonwealth. Attendees will also have the opportunity to ask questions and engage in discussion with MASC leadership.
URL:https://www.masc.org/event/division-viii-meeting-admission-policy-updates-qa/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Division Meetings
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