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SUMMARY:Division X Webinar: Equity 101
DESCRIPTION: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 in every district—rural\, suburban\, and urban alike. \nTogether\, we’ll explore: \n\nWhat equity really means in the context of school governance\nWhy equity matters even when a district doesn’t see itself as “diverse”\nHow a clear and shared understanding of equity strengthens decision-making and improves student outcomes\n\nThis 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.
URL:https://www.masc.org/event/division-x-webinar-equity-101/
CATEGORIES:Division Meetings,Workshop
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SUMMARY:Charting the Course – September 13\, 2025 – Smith Vocational and Agricultural High School
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-september-13-2025-smith-vocational-and-agricultural-high-school/
LOCATION:Smith Vocational & Agricultural High School\, 80 Locust St.\, Northampton\, MA\, 01060\, United States
CATEGORIES:Charting the Course
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SUMMARY:Division VIII Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join your fellow Division VIII members for a regional cluster meeting hosted at Minuteman Vocational Technical High School. This gathering provides an opportunity for school committee members to connect with colleagues\, share updates from across the division\, and discuss issues and initiatives impacting districts in our region.
URL:https://www.masc.org/event/division-viii-meeting/
LOCATION:Minuteman Vocational Technical High School\, 758 Marrett Road\, Lexington\, MA\, 02421\, United States
CATEGORIES:Division Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250926T120000
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SUMMARY:MASC Legal Learning Lunch: Implications of Mahmoud Case: Parental Opt-Out
DESCRIPTION: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 moving forward. Attendees will gain practical insights on compliance\, policy considerations\, and strategies to address parental concerns while upholding legal and educational responsibilities.
URL:https://www.masc.org/event/masc-legal-learning-lunch-implications-of-mahmoud-case-parental-opt-out/
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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