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Featured speakers: 2026 Summer Executive Institute
M.A.S.S. has announced the featured speakers for the 2026 Paul J. Andrews Summer Executive Institute.
M.A.S.S. awards college scholarships to three student leaders
M.A.S.S. has presented inaugural student leadership scholarships to three students from Massachusetts public high schools.
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Superintendent Spotlight: Dr. Dianne K. Kelly
Dr. Kelly is passionate about empowering and supporting great teachers to create student-centered learning experiences.
Superintendent Spotlight: Dr. Thea Stovell Herndon
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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.
Ready for Your Next Leadership Step?
The Massachusetts Association of School Superintendents is offering two powerful, three-part seminars this fall:
🔹 Aspiring Superintendents (13th Annual)
🔹 Aspiring Assistant Superintendents (2nd Annual)
Designed for educators ready to move into district leadership, these in-person programs will help you:
✔ Understand the roles and responsibilities
✔ Navigate the search and application process
✔ Strengthen your materials and interview skills
✔ Connect with experienced leaders and search experts
📍 Location: Assabet Valley Collaborative, Marlborough, MA
💲 Cost: $250 for all three sessions
📅 Superintendent Seminar: Sept 23, Oct 21, Nov 18 – REGISTER HERE=https://www.massupt.org/aspiring/
📅 Assistant Superintendent Seminar: Oct 28, Nov 19, Dec 9 – REGISTER HERE=https://www.massupt.org/aspiring-assistantsuperintendent/#!form/AspiringAsstSupt2026
Spots fill quickly—don’t wait!
Take the next step with clarity and confidence. 💡 Learn directly from seasoned superintendents, search consultants, and statewide leaders.
📩 Email Erica Hedrick at ehedrick@massupt.org with questions or call 781-541-5098.
Thank you to the Springfield Republican (MassLive) for this thoughtful editorial urging state officials to increase funding for rural school districts.
“Massachusetts students in rural schools do not have equal access to the level of education available to students in suburban and many urban schools. And the quality gap is growing. This long-running, state-sponsored disinvestment in rural schools is indefensible and must end.”
Read the editorial:
Beacon Hill remains deaf to needs of rural schools in Mass. | The Republican Editorials
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As a consequence, Massachusetts students in rural schools do not have equal access to the level of education available to students in suburban and many urban schools. And the quality gap is growing.
Paul S. Haughey, Ed.D., Superintendent of the Spencer – East Brookfield Regional School District, has published an article in District Administration Magazine: “More than a school: How rural districts are saving their towns.”
Dr. Haughey writes that “investing in these schools is a shared civic responsibility that ensures students succeed regardless of their zip code.”
Read the article: bit.ly/4mAQzWL
Read about M.A.S.S. support for rural school districts: bit.ly/4drWpXS
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