Commissioner Search

The Massachusetts Board of Elementary and Secondary Education (Board) is working to recruit the next Commissioner of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE). Through this process, we are seeking a Commissioner who will champion DESE's educational vision, working with districts, schools, and educators to promote teaching and learning that is antiracist, inclusive, multilingual, and multicultural; that values and affirms each and every student and their families; and that creates equitable opportunities and experiences for all students, particularly those who have been historically underserved.

The Board has retained Isaacson, Miller to help conduct the search and soon the Board will be convening a preliminary screening committee including Chair Katherine Craven, Member Education Secretary Dr. Patrick Tutwiler, Member Dr. Ericka Fisher and Member Dr. Martin West, as well as 20+ non-voting members comprised of a broad set of internal and external stakeholders to inform and support this effort.

Apply for the position, nominate someone, or provide feedback to the search firm .

• Preliminary Screening Committee Meeting
  The Committee's kick off meeting will be Monday, December 2, 2024 at Babson College.
  The Committee's next two meetings will be held virtually on Monday, January 13, 2025, 12:00 – 2:30 p.m. and Friday, February 28, 2025, 12:00 – 3:00 p.m..

Public Feedback Sessions

Three opportunities are also available for the public to submit feedback virtually and in-person. Each session includes American Sign Language (ASL)/and or CART services and language interpretation in Spanish, Portuguese, Mandarin, Haitian Creole, and Vietnamese.

Last Updated: January 9, 2025