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Plan your #MASCMASS25 conference!

A schedule of the events is now available on our website:

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Massachusetts Association of School Committees @mascschoolcomm.bsky.social · 15h

Note the applications to

the Wilmington superintendent search www.masc.org/job/superint...

the Wareham superintendent search www.masc.org/job/wareham-...

are due one week from today!

Massachusetts Association of School Committees @mascschoolcomm.bsky.social · 1d

600 kids go missing from state care a year. These are the lost children of Massachusetts.

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Missing kids from Massachusetts state care face dire consequences

When kids run from care, the stakes couldn't be higher. Many become victims of sex trafficking.

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Massachusetts Association of School Committees @mascschoolcomm.bsky.social · 1d

Lynn School Superintendent Alvarez resigns effective October 16

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Lynn School Superintendent Alvarez resigns

Dr. Evonne S. Alvarez resigns as Superintendent of Lynn Public Schools. Her tenure saw measurable progress and expanded opportunities for students.

Massachusetts Association of School Committees @mascschoolcomm.bsky.social · 1d

Haverhill City Councilors object to Whittier Tech admission policy

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Haverhill Councilors Object to Whittier Tech’s State-Mandated Student Lottery Plan - WHAV

The Haverhill City Council took a dim view of the new admission policy Whittier Regional Vocational Technical High School will be using for students entering ninth grade as of Jan. 1. As previously re...

Massachusetts Association of School Committees @mascschoolcomm.bsky.social · 1d

Potential Shrewsbury High School expansion nears another pinch point at Town Meeting

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Potential Shrewsbury High School expansion nears another pinch point at Town Meeting

SHREWSBURY – A possible Shrewsbury High School expansion has to clear another hurdle.

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Massachusetts Association of School Committees @mascschoolcomm.bsky.social · 1d

Clinton School Committee holds a celebration

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Clinton School Committee holds a 'Celebration' - The Item

By Jan GottesmanItem Editor CLINTON – Celebrations is the only occasion that fills the room for a School Committee meeting. The latest was held on… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complime...

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Massachusetts Association of School Committees @mascschoolcomm.bsky.social · 1d

Young historians share their own stories with the Westfield School Committee

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Young historians share their own stories with the Westfield School Committee

On Oct. 6, the Westfield School Committee was treated to a presentation by third and fourth grade members of the newly-formed Young Historians Club at Westfield River Elementary School, in which stude...

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Massachusetts Association of School Committees @mascschoolcomm.bsky.social · 1d

Greenfield health and safety summit focuses on cellphone bans

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Education leaders speak to benefits of cellphone bans in schools - Greenfield Recorder

School administrators and education officials from across the Pioneer Valley convened at Greenfield Community College to discuss the benefits of implementing cellphone bans in schools, which have been...

Massachusetts Association of School Committees @mascschoolcomm.bsky.social · 1d

Where every kid can play: Northampton's Ryan Road Elementary’s new playground blends fun, inclusion

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Where every kid can play: Ryan Road Elementary’s new playground blends fun, inclusion - Daily Hampshire Gazette

NORTHAMPTON — In front of RK Finn Ryan Road Elementary School in Florence stands a new playground that children run out to play on during their recess period. They swing, slide and bounce their way ac...

Massachusetts Association of School Committees @mascschoolcomm.bsky.social · 1d

Where every kid can play: Northampton's Ryan Road Elementary’s new playground blends fun, inclusion

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Where every kid can play: Ryan Road Elementary’s new playground blends fun, inclusion - Daily Hampshire Gazette

NORTHAMPTON — In front of RK Finn Ryan Road Elementary School in Florence stands a new playground that children run out to play on during their recess period. They swing, slide and bounce their way ac...

Massachusetts Association of School Committees @mascschoolcomm.bsky.social · 1d

Menstrual products, vehicle safety bills on move in Senate

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Menstrual products, vehicle safety bills on move in Senate

Free menstrual products would be made available at public schools, correctional facilities and shelters under legislation the Senate plans to debate next week.

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Massachusetts Association of School Committees @mascschoolcomm.bsky.social · 1d

'Freddy's law' would require cardiac test for youth athletes

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'Freddy's Law' would require cardiac test for youth athletes

BOSTON — Health insurers will foot the bill for cardiac tests for high school athletes if a new proposal is approved by lawmakers on Beacon Hill.

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Massachusetts Association of School Committees @mascschoolcomm.bsky.social · 1d

Municipalities crank up the heat with report warning of financial ‘perfect storm’

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Municipalities crank up the heat with report warning of financial ‘perfect storm’ - CommonWealth Beacon

A new report from the Massachusetts Municipal Association could put more pressure on Beacon Hill to reconsider stalled reforms amid bigger-picture economic uncertainty and a persistent “affordability”...

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Massachusetts Association of School Committees @mascschoolcomm.bsky.social · 1d

Foes of school-backed Bible lessons in Oldham say loss of instructional time justifies rejection

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Foes of school-backed Bible lessons in Oldham say loss of instructional time justifies rejection • Kentucky Lantern

The Oldham County school board is poised to consider offering Bible education classes to students in the public school district.

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Massachusetts Association of School Committees @mascschoolcomm.bsky.social · 1d

Florida reveals how many kids lost health coverage after being unable to do so in Senate committee

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State reveals how many kids lost health coverage after being unable to do so in Senate committee • Florida Phoenix

Florida’s top Medicaid official came before the Legislature Tuesday to update state senators on a pending legal battle with the federal government over expansion of the popular children’s health insur...

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Massachusetts Association of School Committees @mascschoolcomm.bsky.social · 1d

Mississippi towns say ‘no’ to school choice as state-level push for vouchers continues

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Mississippi towns say ‘no’ to school choice as state-level push continues

As conservative lawmakers promise to expand school choice next year, a handful of Mississippi cities are taking a public stand against the policy.

Massachusetts Association of School Committees @mascschoolcomm.bsky.social · 1d

Former state superintendent Ryan Walters facing ethics investigation over departure from office

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Ryan Walters facing ethics investigation over departure from office • Oklahoma Voice

Former state Superintendent Ryan Walters is under investigation over an alleged violation of conflict of interest rules.

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Massachusetts Association of School Committees @mascschoolcomm.bsky.social · 1d

Schools that are good at teaching math are also good at reading--and vice versa

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Schools That Are Good at Teaching Math Are Also Good in Reading — and Vice Versa

Aldeman: A look at districts nationwide & Mississippi schools finds those that do a great job in one subject area rarely let kids down in the other.

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Massachusetts Association of School Committees @mascschoolcomm.bsky.social · 1d

Who's on board? School boards and political representation in an age of conflict

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Who’s on Board? School Boards and Political Representation in an Age of Conflict

School boards have become ground zero for America’s education culture wars, with fiery debates over race, gender, curriculum, and pandemic policies making national headlines. But beyond the noise, how...

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Massachusetts Association of School Committees @mascschoolcomm.bsky.social · 1d

Can school boards save our democracy?

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Massachusetts Association of School Committees @mascschoolcomm.bsky.social · 2d

Supreme Judicial Court session in Fall River. Students sit in.

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Diman students have Q&A with Supreme Judicial Court justices on Fall River field trip

After a full morning of weighing legal arguments, the Mass. Supreme Judicial Court’s seven justices returned to court for Q&A with Diman students.

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Massachusetts Association of School Committees @mascschoolcomm.bsky.social · 2d

School bus, vehicle collide in Mansfield; no students injured

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School bus, vehicle collide in Mansfield; no students injured

MANSFIELD — A school bus carrying about 30 students and a vehicle collided Wednesday afternoon at Balcom and Otis streets.

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Massachusetts Association of School Committees @mascschoolcomm.bsky.social · 2d

Teen charged with allegedly drawing hate graffiti on grounds of Marblehead High School

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Teen charged with allegedly drawing hate graffiti on grounds of Marblehead High School - The Boston Globe

The 15-year-old allegedly drew a racial slur and antisemitic symbols on school property. He is facing charges in juvenile court.

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Massachusetts Association of School Committees @mascschoolcomm.bsky.social · 2d

Education Commissioner Pedro Martinez visits Lynn Tech to hear from students

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Education Commissioner Pedro Martinez visits Lynn Tech to hear from students

Massachusetts Commissioner of Education visits Lynn Vocational Technical Institute to hear students' experiences with vocational education.

Massachusetts Association of School Committees @mascschoolcomm.bsky.social · 2d

Joseph Sawyer, longtime Shrewsbury superintendent, to retire at end of school year

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Joseph Sawyer, longtime Shrewsbury superintendent, to retire at end of school year

SHREWSBURY – After almost 29 years as part of Shrewsbury Public Schools, Superintendent Joseph Sawyer is stepping down.

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