Friends of Vocational Technical and Agricultural Education, In the event you were not aware, MAVA President, Aaron Polansky, was the Opening Keynote Speaker at the recent national conference of NCLA. The Best Practices and Innovations in CTE Conference, co-hosted by the Association for Career and Technical Education (ACTE) and National Council of Local Administrators (NCLA), … Read more

Colleagues, We are pleased to share this good news piece from the Blackstone Valley Regional Vocational Technical School District. David <![if !vml]><![endif]> We’re a Grant Recipient! Healy-Driscoll Administration Awards CTI Implementation Grants On August 5, 2025, the Healey-Driscoll Administration awarded $24.2 million in Career Technical Initiative (CTI) implementation grants to 23 school districts to train … Read more

Colleagues, Wonderful news to share from our colleagues at Smith Vocational and Agricultural High School. David Smith Vocational and Agricultural High School · Lexi (third from left) and Aubrey (4th from left) came to us with no dairy cattle experience freshman year. Now, as sophomores, they are working and learning alongside a local Jersey breeder … Read more

MAVA Members, <![if !vml]><![endif]>As you know, Rick Martin is Superintendent at Franklin County Technical School located in Turners Falls. He is also the author of a new book, Relational Leadership: Engaging Skills Beyond the Office. Here’s a link to more information from Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FR9F5HJ6?ref_=pe_125775000_1044873430_t_fed_asin_title Chapter 74 Vocational Technical & Agricultural Education LEARNING THAT WORKS FOR … Read more

Oct Colleagues, We are pleased to share this interesting use of social media to recognize Bristol-Plymouth Senior, Justin Oliveira (second from the left), an HVAC Co-Op student. Social media can be effective in promoting and recognizing our Chapter 74 students! David

Colleagues, We are most pleased to share this message from Karen Maguire Superintendent at Tri-County Regional Vocational Technical High School!! David <![if !vml]><![endif]> Karen M. Maguire Superintendent at Tri-County Regional Vocational Technical High School Love, love, love accompanying my finest SkillsUSA friends to congressional visits in Washington DC! A particular shout out to the fabulous … Read more

Good morning MAVA Colleagues, I wanted to bring your attention to this award that will be presented to our longtime friend and colleague Roger Bourgeois. He will be presented with the first Larkin Lifetime Achievement Award. It will be presented this evening at the Larkin Gala on the campus of Essex North Shore Agricultural & … Read more

2026 MAVA LEADERSHIP ACADEMY ONE Leadership Academy I – Massachusetts Association of Vocational Administrators (mava.us) Nominations to be completed and submitted by the Superintendent-Director by November 15, 2025. Colleagues, The future is now!!! We are most excited to announce that now is the time to enroll your future leaders in Leadership Academy ONE. This Academy … Read more

Friends of Vocational Technical & Agricultural Education, We are most pleased to share this outstanding news for the Worcester Public Schools. Chapter 74 Vocational Technical teachers from Worcester Tech will be creating lesson plans to be used at various grade levels to bring more environmental education to the city’s public schools. MAVA extends its appreciation … Read more

Friends of Vocational Technical & Agricultural Education, We are most excited to share the efforts of FFA sophomores. 27 students performed Community Service for the Franklin County Agricultural Society. The students scaped, painted, weeded, spread stone, and helped set up the livestock barns. Great effort by the students from Franklin County Tech!! David FFA Sophomores … Read more

Friends of Vocational Technical & Agricultural Education, One of the true strengths of Chapter 74 vocational technical and agricultural education is the opportunity for students to participate in Cooperative Education. This program allows students to be employed during their vocational cycles in a paid work experience. Many of these students accept full employment upon graduation. … Read more

Friends of vocational technical and agricultural education, It is with happiness and pride that we share this excellent piece on the 50th Anniversary of Old Colony Regional Vocational Technical in Rochester. A special thank you to Superintendent-Director Aaron Polansky and Sam Tucker, editor of nemasketweek.com. Old Colony superintendents through the decades share school’s 50-year history … Read more

MAVA Colleagues, We are pleased to share this use of social media to share success stories of Chapter 74 graduates. Here is one from Superintendent Aaron Polanski at Old Colony Regional Voc-Tech in Rocester. David Chapter 74 Vocational Technical & Agricultural Education LEARNING THAT WORKS FOR MASSACHUSETTS David J. Ferreira MAVA Communications Coordinator DavidFerreira

Colleagues, We are pleased to share this interesting piece from Blackstone Valley Tech in Upton!! David New Energy-Efficient Equipment Enhances Student Meals and Hands-On Learning The Fruits (and Veggies) of Their Labor Sep 8 2025 New Energy-Efficient Equipment Enhances Student Meals and Hands-On Learning At BVT, every new piece of equipment is more than just … Read more

MAVA Colleagues, We are pleased to share this use of social media to welcome the new faculty members at Blue Hills Regional Technical School! David JILL ROSSETTIJILL ROSSETTI • Superintendent-Director at Blue Hills Regional Technical School Orientation Day Spotlight Blue Hills proudly welcomes our newest faculty members: Ms. Jusiewicz – Mathematics Mr. Walczak – Electronics … Read more

<![if !vml]><![endif]> Friends of Vocational Technical & Agricultural Education, We are excited to share the efforts of Some terrific students at Greater Lowell Tech. Students from Greater Lowell Technical High School’s Painting & Design program completed a meaningful community service project by restoring a historic World War II cannon for the Tyngsboro American Legion Post … Read more

Colleagues, We are pleased to share this this exciting effort by students in the Minuteman Tech Chapter 74 Environmental Program. Minuteman is one of only 259 schools in the USA and abroad participating in this research program. No other public school in Massachusetts is collecting this data for Oceanography Research. We thank Kathleen Bouchard Director … Read more

Oct Friends of Vocational Technical & Agricultural Education, We are excited to share this piece, from WPRI. David Can artificial intelligence be helpful in school? by: Kait Walsh FALL RIVER, Mass. (WPRI) — Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the classroom has been a major topic for the past few years. At schools like Diman Regional Vocational … Read more

MAVA Colleagues, It is with sincere pleasure that we share the appointment of another MAVA member to the DESE Artificial Intelligence Taskforce for this school year. Joel McAuliffe – has been appointed from the Holyoke Public Schools!!! Joel serves as the Career and Technical Education Director at Dean Tech! Joel has the experience and expertise … Read more

Friends of Vocational Technical & Agricultural Education, Today, Pioneer Institute released a new study “Expanding Access to Career Vocational Technical Education”. Dr. Ken Ardon authored the study. He received his Ph.D. in Economics from the University of California at Santa Barbara. “Many CVTE programs can’t accept all the students who want to attend,” said Dr. … Read more

<![if !vml]><![endif]>Colleagues, We are pleased to share this incredible news from our colleagues at Southeastern Regional Vocational Technical High School earned the Massachusetts State Seal of Biliteracy this past school year by demonstrating proficiency in both English and a second language — a credential recognized by colleges and employers as a mark of distinction. Superintendent … Read more

MAVA Colleagues, It is with sincere pleasure that we share the appointment of a MAVA member to the DESE Artificial Intelligence Taskforce for this school year. Cameron Costa, Admissions Advisor at Southeastern Regional Voc-Tech, has been selected to join the DESE Artificial Intelligence (AI) Task Force for the 2025-2026 school year. Cameron is one of … Read more

Colleagues, We are pleased to share this wonderful piece concerning Commissioner Martinez’s visit to Northeast Metro Tech in Wakefield! In addition, please take a minute to view the attached fantastic video of his visit produced by WCVB Channel 5!!! David DESE Commissioner Martinez Kicks off School Year with Visit to Northeast Metro Tech by Journal … Read more

Oct Friends of Vocational Technical & Agricultural Education, We are excited to share this piece, broadcast on WPRI TV Channel 12. You can watch the video at this link: https://www.wpri.com/back-to-school/fall-rivers-new-diman-voc-tech-school-to-open-next-year/ David Fall River’s new Diman Voc-Tech school to open next year new Diman Voc-Tech school to open next year by: Melanie DaSilva, Kait Walsh Updated: … Read more

Oct Colleagues, We are excited to share this terrific piece from Greater Lawrence Tech! “Adding programs like the new aviation maintenance one will allow the school to continue to expand and accept more kids. Greater Lawrence Technical School has about 1,900 students enrolled this year.’ “This will be life changing for the kids who get … Read more