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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.

The Isaacson, Miller team, on behalf of the Board, is currently working to develop the Commissioner job description and is seeking feedback from the education community and larger public.

Commissioner's Search Survey

The Isaacson, Miller team, on behalf of the Board, is currently working to develop the Commissioner job description and is seeking feedback from staff, the public, and larger community.

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O Departamento de Educação Primária e Secundária de Massachusetts (DESE) contratou Isaacson, Miller para ajudar na busca pelo Comissário. Katie Rockman e Tatiana Oberkoetter estão liderando essa busca com Arianna Williams e Maria Connor. O perfil da posição e informações adicionais serão divulgados em breve.

A equipe da Isaacson, Miller, em nome do DESE, convida as partes interessadas e os membros do público a fornecer suas opiniões sobre as prioridades para o DESE e seu próximo Comissário. Por favor, preencha a pesquisa.

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.

DateTimeLocationAgenda
Saturday, November 9 9:00AM – 11:00AM Worcester State University (the Eager Auditorium, located in the Sullivan Academic Center)
  1. Welcome & Introduction
  2. Introduction of Isaacson, Miller
  3. Live Comment & Input from Community Participants
  4. Wrap Up & Close
Tuesday, November 12 3:30PM – 5:00PM Bunker Hill Community College (Room C-202)
  1. Welcome & Introduction
  2. Introduction of Isaacson, Miller
  3. Live Comment & Input from Community Participants
  4. Wrap Up & Close
Thursday, November 14 7:00PM – 9:00PM Virtual Zoom Meeting
  1. Welcome & Introduction
  2. Introduction of Isaacson, Miller
  3. Live Comment & Input from Community Participants
  4. Wrap Up & Close

Last Updated: November 6, 2024

 
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