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Amy McKinstry: Guest Opinion on Graduation Requirements
The Northbridge Superintendent describes potential challenges with proposed graduation requirements.
Featured speakers: 2026 Summer Executive Institute
M.A.S.S. has announced the featured speakers for the 2026 Paul J. Andrews Summer Executive Institute.
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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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.
Amy McKinstry, Superintendent of Northbridge Public Schools and vice president-elect of M.A.S.S., published a guest opinion in the Worcester Telegram & Gazette about proposed new statewide graduation requirements: “For school programs, adding means subtracting.”
🎓 Superintendent McKinstry affirms her district’s commitment to maintaining high standards for all students but also cautions about some of the challenges associated with implementing the proposed new requirements. She notes significant funding gaps and the need to offer students a broad range of educational and career-focused opportunities in high school.
She argues that “effective implementation of any new plan will require a gradual, detailed, resource-based approach.”
📰 Read the column: bit.ly/3RrBivG
Our latest Superintendent Spotlight profile features Karen Crebase, Superintendent of the Hopedale Public Schools.
Karen is President of M.A.S.S. and the 2026 Massachusetts Superintendent of the Year.
In the profile, Karen reflects on her career in public education and a decade as Superintendent in Hopedale, including:
🙏 Focusing on gratitude to boost morale
💡 Creating innovative, hands-on learning opportunities for students
🫱🏼🫲🏻 Networking with colleagues for support and camaraderie
Read the profile: bit.ly/48JPFkZ
As part of our Assistant Superintendent PLUS Workshop Series, M.A.S.S. recently hosted a workshop, “Ignite & Sustain: Cultivating Excellence through High Quality Mentor Programs.” The session was designed to help participants create a blueprint for a truly sustainable and effective educator mentoring program.
Dr. Danielle Klingaman, Superintendent of Duxbury Public Schools, and Sarah Kent, Director of Teaching & Learning for Swampscott Public Schools, facilitated the workshop, which was attended by nearly 50 district and school leaders.
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