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News & Updates
M.A.S.S. Statement: New Graduation Requirements
M.A.S.S. Executive Director Mary Bourque issued a statement about the final recommendations for new statewide graduation requirements.
M.A.S.S. presents the 2026 Distinguished Service Award to “Addressing Hate in School & Sport”
M.A.S.S. presented the 2026 Distinguished Service Award to the statewide initiative “Addressing Hate in School & Sport.”
Superintendent Spotlight
Superintendent Spotlight: Karen Crebase
M.A.S.S. President Karen Crebase reflects on her career and the power of gratitude.
Superintendent Spotlight: Dr. Dianne K. Kelly
Dr. Kelly is passionate about empowering and supporting great teachers to create student-centered learning experiences.
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- 2026 Paul J Andrews Summer Executive Institute (32st Annual)Mon Jul 13 2026 - Thu Jul 16 2026
- New Superintendents Induction Program (NSIP) Cohort 17Mon Jul 13 2026, 8:30am EDT - 3:00pm EDT
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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.
🎓 Today the Healey-Driscoll Administration released the final report from the Governor’s Statewide K-12 Graduation Council. It outlines final recommendations and a proposed timeline for new statewide graduation requirements, which include:
✅ Completion of the MassCore program of study,
✅ End-of-course assessments,
✅ Post-secondary planning, with requirements in financial literacy, AI and digital literacy, and work-based learning, and
✅ Portfolio or capstone project.
🗨️ M.A.S.S. Executive Director Mary Bourque issued the following statement about the recommendations:
“M.A.S.S. commends the Healey-Driscoll Administration for ensuring that Massachusetts maintains high standards for earning a high school diploma. We believe the proposed set of graduation requirements will promote rigor and consistency across the Commonwealth and ultimately help prepare all students for success after high school. We also recognize that the new mandates will require school districts to make significant investments of time and resources, and we call upon our partners in state government to provide the funding, support, and flexibility needed for effective implementation.”
Read the press release: bit.ly/44geAdc
Download the report: bit.ly/4eO7Lpm
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Congratulations to these leaders selected for Superintendent positions!
Andover: Keith Taverna | bit.ly/4fOCFPo
Franklin County Technical School: Ryan Rege | bit.ly/4nFAtf3
Monomoy: Robin Millen, Ed.D. | bit.ly/43QyhbD
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Thank you and congratulations to Massachusetts Superintendents who are retiring or have retired over the past year.
🙏 We’re grateful for their service to students, families, and staff in communities across the Commonwealth. We wish them a retirement full of new challenges and adventures, along with some well-deserved rest and reflection!
Visit our website to read more about these district leaders, including quotes about what they will miss most about serving as Superintendent.
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