Board Documents — October 2026

Special Meeting

Board of Elementary and Secondary Education
Tuesday, October 13, 2026, 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
To be held virtually

The BESE meeting will be livestreamed and recorded .

Posted: 10/7/2026 10:30 a.m.

Agenda Item:

1. An Act Relative to Teacher Preparation and Student Literacy: Background and Proposed New Regulations and Amendments to Current Regulations — Discussion

Board of Elementary and Secondary Education Members

• Ms. Katherine Craven, Chair, Brookline
• Mr. Matt Hills, Vice-Chair, Newton
• Dr. Ericka Fisher, Worcester
• Dr. Christina Grant, Cambridge
• Ms. Sara Khan, Student Member, Milton
• Ms. Farzana Mohamed, Newton
• Ms. Dálida Rocha, Worcester?
• Ms. Kristen Smidy, Westfield
• Ms. Mary Ann Stewart, Lexington
• Dr. Steve Zrike, Secretary of Education, Andover
• Dr. Martin West, Newton

Pedro Martinez, Commissioner
Secretary to the Board

Please make any requests for special accommodations or interpretation services at least 48 hours prior to the scheduled meeting by mail, e-mail, fax, or telephone to: Massachusetts Board of Elementary and Secondary Education, 135 Santilli Highway, Everett, MA 02149, Phone: 781-338-3112, Fax: 781-338-3770, Email: BoardofEducation@mass.gov .

Last Updated: October 7, 2026