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Massachusetts Association of School Superintendents
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News & Updates
Guest Op-Ed in CommonWealth Beacon: “Students and families pay the price when teachers go on strike”
Executive Directors of M.A.S.S. and MASC co-authored a guest op-ed about illegal strikes in three…
M.A.S.S. Statement on Question 2
Mary Bourque provided a statement about the outcome of Massachusetts Ballot Question 2.
Superintendent Spotlight
Superintendent Spotlight: Armand R. Pires, Ph.D.
M.A.S.S. President emphasizes the importance of district leaders learning from one another.
Superintendent Spotlight: Barbara A. Malkas, Ed.D.
The science teacher who became a district leader continues to pursue her passions.
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- NSIP Coach DayThu Nov 21 2024
- ASLS I (Central/Western Cohort)Thu Nov 21 2024
- Application Network: Superintendent-DEI Director Partnership NetworkThu Nov 21 2024, 09:00am EST - 03:00pm EST
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Massachusetts Association of School Superintendents
The Massachusetts Association of School Superintendents, originated in 1973, is the only statewide organization dedicated to the unique professional and advocacy concerns of school superintendents and assistant superintendents.
Congratulations to M.A.S.S. Past President Barbara Malkas on her decision to retire as Superintendent of North Adams Public Schools at the end of this school year! We are grateful for Barbara’s 40+ years of service to public education and for her numerous contributions to our association.
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North Adams Public Schools Superintendent Barbara Malkas to retire at the end of the school year
After almost nine years at the helm, Superintendent Barbara Malkas will retire on June 30, 2025. She’s seen North Adams Public Schools through the pandemic, as well as a vote
We’re excited to launch a new home page on our website! Check it out to learn more about the work of M.A.S.S. to support Superintendents and other outstanding school district leaders across the Commonwealth.
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RFPs (Requests for Proposals) is now open for the 2025 Paul J Andrews Summer Executive Institute. Learn More and Submit an RFP Here – docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeNLF1rCJwQyY5j79EdnNXE7PYlC_2khEjVkdz2cxXucfdLiQ/viewform … See MoreSee Less
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Dr. Michael Jette, new Superintendent of Hull Public Schools, is featured in…
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Job Posting: Assistant Superintendent for Finance, Operations, and Human…
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The School Committee has extended the contract of Nantucket Public Schools Superintendent…