Massachusetts Board of Elementary and Secondary Education (BESE)

Board Meeting Schedule and Agendas

Educator Diversity Committee Meeting

Updated As of January 26, 2026: Due to Weather Conditions, This Meeting Will Be Held Remotely.

Board of Elementary and Secondary Education
The meeting will be livestreamed .
Tuesday, January 27, 2026, 1:00 – 2:00 p.m.

Agenda Items:

  1. Welcome and Opening Remarks

  2. Overview of the Educator Diversity Act

  3. DESE Implementation Update

    1. Preparation & Licensure Policies and Initiatives

    2. PK-12 Policies and Initiatives

    3. Research and Data Requirements

  4. Committee Oversight Priorities

  5. Closing and Next Steps

Educator Diversity Committee Members

  • Ms. Mary Ann Stewart, Committee Chair, Lexington
  • Dr. Ericka Fisher, Worcester
  • Ms. D lida Rocha, Worcester
  • Ms. Kristen Smidy, Westfield

The BESE committee meeting will be livestreamed and recorded .

The Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education requires all visitors to its office at 135 Santilli Highway to sign-in at the reception desk on the 3rd floor and provide a valid photo ID. Consistent with this policy, members of the public who wish to attend a Board meeting in person must sign-in at the reception desk with a valid photo ID.

Last Updated: January 26, 2026

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