MASC SEEKS NEW PART-TIME EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Maryland Association of Student Councils (MASC) seeks to hire a dynamic Executive Director to provide visionary organizational leadership and direct operational support. This role will shape our organization’s programming, operations, and strategic planning. The MASC Executive Director is a part-time (expectation is 15-20 hours a week) contractual role serving a one-year term, that can be adjusted and/or renewed each subsequent term, pending both parties are in agreement. |
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Do you want to present workshops at MASC Conferences this year? You don't want to miss the 2024 MASC Advance - three events at one time with optional fun overnights all at an incredible price! MASC Advance 2024 |
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Mon-Wed, August 5-6-7Registration July 8-July 26 The Advance is a three-day event covering workshop presenter certification, Fall Leadership Conference training and preparation, and the first executive board meeting for the school year. There is an optional overnight for the first two nights (fun-fun-fun socializing). Students register themselves for this event. Click on the graphic to the right for details. |
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2024-2025 Regional/County Student Leader Contacts Congratulations to the new student leaders in your region (or counties with no regional structure). The regional president, 2nd vice president (middle school representative), and the student member on the Board of Education (SMOB, SROB, Commissioner) by their position are voting members of the MASC executive board. To stay informed, MASC needs contact information for these new leaders. Advisors or the students may complete the form (or your part of the form) so MASC can add you to our Executive Board contacts. Click on the graphic to the left for the Google Form. |
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July Service Spotlight Red, White, and You: Serving Our Nation’s Needs Summer is the best time of the year! We enjoy going on vacations, relaxing, and spending time with friends. During this season, we celebrate an important holiday - the 4th of July! The 4th presents opportunities to both celebrate and serve the community! Remember that anyone can make a positive difference, no matter how small an action may seem. |
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Youth Service America Volume 31, No. 20 There is great information and resources for school student councils in the Youth Service America monthly briefing. Check out the mid-May issues HERE. |
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MASC Membership OpensAugust 1st Advisors - Mark your calendar and join MASC early. Membership perks for advisor webinars, conferences, awards, and giving your student council members a voting voice at the state level! Read a FLYER on the reasons your school should join MASC. Click on the graphic to the right for details. |
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Hosting MASC Events 2024-2025 Throughout the year, there are major conferences and several smaller events for which MASC needs hosts. MASC will start accepting bids for conferences at the August 7th Executive Board meeting. Application for the September Workshop Presenter Certification and the December Executive Board meeting may be submitted at any time. Click on the graphic to the right for application and bid information. Reach out to Karen.Crawford@mdstudentcouncils.org with any questions! |
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Maryland Student Representative to the National Student Council (NSC) Deadline July 31, 2024 The National Student Council (NSC) is an assembly of elected and appointed student leaders across the United States. The one-year term on NSC will include representation from 25 states. This position is filled via appointment by each state’s student council association. It advocates for students’ voices at the federal level, ensuring that their diverse perspectives and interests are integral to discussions surrounding education, schools, educators, and their futures. |
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If your school is a current member of the National Association of Student Councils (NASC) and will commit to joining NASC for 2024-2025, you may be eligible to apply. Maryland must submit two candidates (rising junior or senior) as our State Representative. The National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP) panel will select one of the two candidates to serve for one year. Click on the graphic above for full details and the application. Meet the NatStuCo elected officers for 2024-2025. NASC member schools voted on the candidates in May. Read about National Student Council President Anjali Verma (elected in May) who was profiled in Education Week where she spoke about the power of student councils and how they can team up with school leaders, her plans for the National Student Council, and what policymakers and educators need to know about student mental health |
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Please note: Some school systems block access to documents on outside Google Drives. Consider using a personal device in accessing the MASC Calendar. |
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MASC UPDATED 2024-2025 CALENDAR After reviewing the MASC events from this past year, MASC has adjusted the 2024-2025 calendar. Please bookmark this Google Document as it will be updated throughout the year with webinars and other special events. Click on the graphic to the left to see the Calendar! |
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2024-2025 Member School ADVISORS |
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MASC would like to offer short advisor webinars in 2024-2025 to address topics of interest. Please take a couple of minutes to complete a SHORT survey so MASC may begin planning these events. Please note that this is a "perk" for MASC member school advisors - MASC Membership opens on August 1st for the 2024-2025 school year. |
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Click on the graphic above to access the Google Form. |
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Maryland Center for School Safety (MCSS) - Students Advocating for Safety (student committee)MCSS is especially looking for students in Western Maryland and the Eastern ShoreAll meetings are virtual |
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The Maryland Center for School Safety (MCSS) Be a safety superstar and join the Maryland Center for School Safety's Students Advocating for Safety (SAS) focus group! As a member, you'll have the opportunity to make a real impact on school safety by sharing your ideas and recommendations with decision-makers. Apply today and help make your school a safer place for everyone. Applications are open year-round. |
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Join the National Association of Student Councils (NASC) In a landscape where every dollar counts, especially for schools managing tight budgets, the decision to invest in NASC membership is not just a cost, but a strategic investment in your students’ future. For $95, less than the cost of a single textbook, NASC is an essential resource for students, advisers, administrators, and your entire school community: Comprehensive Leadership Development: Resource Hub at Your Fingertips Nationwide Network of Support Recognition and Motivation A Voice in National Conversations:
Click on the NASC graphic for membership information. |
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Support MASC by donating your old electronics! Safely and sustainably dispose of old electronics. Give back, save money, and make a difference all at once. Your contributions are greatly appreciated. Click on the picture to the left for more information |
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The Accountability & Implementation Board (AIB) is seeking applications to fill vacant seats on its Advisory Committees. Deadline: 5:00 p.m., July 8, 2024 |
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The AIB is deeply committed to the most extensive possible stakeholder engagement that values the rich diversity of Maryland to assist the AIB in implementing the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future and transforming Maryland's education system into a world-class system. Students are needed to serve on all five pillars (Early Childhood Education, High Quality & Diverse Teachers and Leaders, College and Career Readiness, More Resources for All Students to be Successful, and Governance and Accountability). Click on the AIB graphic above for detailed information and the application. |
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#ICANHELPHow to Protect Your Kids from Sextortion Predators 4:00 pm, Thurs., July 18, 2024A FREE webinar for Parents, Caregivers, and Educators |
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In today’s digital world, ensuring the safety of our children online is more important than ever. This webinar will provide parents, caregivers, and educators with essential knowledge and practical strategies to protect children from sextortion predators and other online threats. This free session is dedicated to helping parents safeguard their children from the dangers of online sextortion predators. Click on the #ICANHELP graphic to register. |
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******************************** Joining Students4Good means becoming part of a movement. It's about students empowering students, using digital platforms for good, and creating a ripple effect of positivity that transcends the digital realm. Whether you're a high school student or in college, your contribution is valuable and can inspire change. Students4Good is a monthly webinar for students, by students who are doing good in their communities or school campuses. Students, share your#IWILLHELP projects at the next event at 7:00 p.m., on August 4th. https://www.icanhelp.net/students4good-community-signup |
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NA4SA Virtual Advisor Clinic11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.Saturday, August 24 |
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Veteran activity advisors know that one of the things that keeps them going year after year is a support network of other like-minded activity advisors. Sharing ideas, reaching out when issues arise, and just the camaraderie of people who know the importance of developing student leaders through activity participation all contribute to longevity in their positions. Click on the NA4SA graphic above for detailed information. |
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National Voter Registration DayTuesday, September 17 National Voter Registration Day is a nonpartisan civic holiday celebrating our democracy. Celebrated every September, National Voter Registration Day involves volunteers and organizations from all over the country hitting the streets in a single day of coordinated field, technology, and media efforts. Click on the graphic for resources! |
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Do you know high school graduates without a plan for next year? If so, please let them know about the Service Year Option Program beginning September 11, 2024. Apply and learn more at serve.maryland.gov. Major Benefits: Full-time service opportunity for at least nine months Earn $15/hour or more Receive and additional $6,000 Completion Award at the end of the program Match with an employer in their field of interest Gain on the job training, mentoring, professional development, and exposure to employers and colleges across the State
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Are your principal and assistant principals members of the Maryland Association of Secondary School Principals (MASSP)? Members enjoy access to members-only online research, liability coverage, reduced rates for the national principals' conference, and more! MASC is proud to collaborate with MASSP and present workshops at their conference
November 14-16,2024. Click on the graphic above to learn more and apply today! |
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Youth Serve America - This is a great resource for schools. Read the June newsletter HERE. |
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On-Going Deadline until all 500 Scholarships have been Awarded For current high school seniors
(Class of 2024) and non-traditional students (up to age 35) interested in pursuing an associate’s degree or certificate program. The Horatio Alger Association has a scholarship for you! Career and Technical Scholarships Click on the graphic to the left for information and the application. |
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High School Graduates! The Time to Act is Now!Complete the FAFSA for financial aid. MHEC encourages students and families to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). If there are questions regarding the FAFSA application, please see the links below provided by the United States Department of Education. Scholarship and Grant Deadlines are found here: MHEC.Maryland.gov If you need money for college or a career, please visit: MHEC.Maryland.gov College and Career Counselors, for more information, please visit: MHEC.Maryland.gov Students and Families, for more information, please visit: MHEC.Maryland.gov Click HERE for important scholarship and grant deadlines. |
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The Maryland Senatorial & Delegate Scholarships are offered to Maryland residents who plan to pursue a postsecondary credential full-time or part-time at a two-year or four-year Maryland college, university, or private career school. How to Apply These scholarships are offered through your state delegation for your district. Contact your delegate(s) and senator directly to request their application form. Email your lawmakers today! |
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Federal Student Aid (FAFSA): These programs provide grants, work-study, and loan funds to students attending college or career school. The Maryland Higher Education Commission has extended the state deadline to submit the 2024-2025 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to June 1, 2024. While students will have until June 1st to file and qualify for Maryland scholarships, they needed to submit their FAFSA by March 1, 2024, if they wanted to be notified of their eligibility on April 15, 2024. |
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If this Bulletin was forwarded to you and you would like to receive it directly, please sign up with the link on this page. If you are a student who has graduated, please email Karen.Crawford@mdstudentcouncils to be moved to a MASC alumni list. If you are no longer an Advisor, thank you so much for your past work with our student leaders in Maryland. Please email Karen.Crawford@mdstudentcouncils and send the name and email of your replacement. |
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Maryland Association of Student Councils (MASC) is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. |
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