@mass_potential

MassPotential is a nonprofit that exists to catalyze statewide educational improvement in #Massachusetts, so all students can reach their greatest potential.

 Boston, Massachusetts
Joined January 2025
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NCTQ
@NCTQOct 7
Nearly 60% of Massachusetts students in grades 3-8 aren’t reading at a proficient level, with even wider gaps for students of color, English learners, low-income students, and students with disabilities. The Mass Reads Coalition set out to change that—and we’re proud to share that it was named the 2026 Game Changer Campaign of the Year at this year’s @PIEnetwork summit. Led by @mass_potential, Mass Reads advanced the Right to Read Act and won evidence-based literacy instruction for Massachusetts students. The law sets new statewide standards for K-3 reading instruction, requires twice-yearly screening for dyslexia and reading delays, and makes sure parents know if their child falls behind. Thank you to every partner, parent, expert, and educator who showed up, session after session, to make this law happen. We're grateful to share this win with @EdTrustMA, @Ed4Excellence MA, @ExcelinEd, @Latinos4Ed, @MBAENews, @mass_potential, @teachplusMA, and @mass4charters. 🎊
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Teach Plus@teachplusSep 7
Massachusetts' recent literacy law is a vital step in ensuring all students can learn to read, @teachplusMA teacher leaders Luisa Sparrow, Jenn Amento & Jillian Geraghty write. "When we invest in literacy, we are investing in opportunity." masslive.com/opinion/2026/08…

New Mass. literacy law a vital investment in student success | Luisa Sparrow, De’Shawn Washington,...

Full implementation of this legislation will take time, but the cost of inaction is a generation of children denied the fundamental right to become confident, lifelong readers able to reach their...

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@NCTQAug 10
Replying to @NCTQ @PIEnetwork
We're grateful to share this nomination with @EdTrustMA, @Ed4Excellence MA, @ExcelinEd, @Latinos4Ed, @MBAENews, @mass_potential, @teachplusMA, and @mass4charters. 💪
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NCTQ
@NCTQAug 10
Exciting news: The Mass Reads Coalition is a finalist for the 2026 @PIEnetwork Eddie for Game Changer Campaign of the Year! 🎉 NCTQ is proud to be part of this coalition, which advanced the Right to Read Act and won evidence-based literacy instruction for all MA students.
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Teach Plus@teachplusJul 9
.@teachplusMA celebrates @MassGovernor's signing of the Right to Read Act into law. This landmark legislation brings evidence-based reading instruction, high-quality materials, and stronger teacher preparation to every Massachusetts classroom. Read more: teachplus.org/news-and-media…

Teach Plus Hails Governor Healey’s Signing of the Right to Read Act into Law - Teach Plus -...

Teacher leaders celebrate a generational win for Massachusetts students and turn their focus to classroom implementation Boston, Massachusetts, June 26, 2026—Teach Plus Massachusetts celebrates...

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Sal DiDomenico@SalDiDomenicoJul 7
My early literacy bill is now the law of the land in Massachusetts! This landmark legislation was recently signed by @MassGovernor alongside advocates who have supported this bill since its inception: teachers, students, colleagues. #EarlyLiteracy #mapoli
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PIE Network
@PIEnetworkJul 7
Applications for PIE Network’s Leadership Institute Cohort 11 are now open! Join leaders building skills to drive change in complex political climates. Network members, check your email for more details and to apply. Read more: pie-network.org/what-we-do/l….
image of diverse PIE Network leaders standing in a circle, smiling.

ALT image of diverse PIE Network leaders standing in a circle, smiling.

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Heather Peske
@HeatherPeskeJul 3
A week later and I’m still excited about this win. The Right to Read bill means every Massachusetts student, including English learners, gets reading instruction grounded in evidence. This is the state's first standalone education bill to become law in nearly a decade, and it took a coalition to get here. Among the many who made it happen: @MaryTamerBoston of @mass_potential, Jennie Williamson of @EdTrustMA, @kerry_dons of TFA Massachusetts, Lisa Lazare (formerly @Ed4Excellence Massachusetts), and @NCTQ’s own @RonNobleJr. THANKS to the legislators, families, and teachers who supported this bill. Grateful to all of you. Now, we must focus on supporting strong implementation!
MassPotential@mass_potentialJun 26
📚 @MassGovernor signed the landmark "Right to Read" bill into law, ensuring evidence-based early literacy instruction for K-3 students. 🧵1/2 mass.gov/news/governor-heale…

Governor Healey Signs Legislation to Improve Early Literacy Instruction in Massachusetts

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MassEducation@MassEducationJun 22
Massachusetts is once again leading the nation in education. The Boston Globe Editorial Board supports the Healey-Driscoll Administration’s final recommendations for a statewide graduation requirement. 🔗 Read the full editorial: bostonglobe.com/2026/06/19/o…
Graphic featuring a screenshot of a Boston Globe editorial titled, “Make sure a high school diploma means something,” with the subheadline, “Lawmakers should pass new K-12 graduation requirements.” Below the headline is a silhouette image of graduates wearing caps and gowns against a sunset sky. Overlaid text highlights a quote from the editorial: “None of these proposals are themselves unique to Massachusetts; many are similar to requirements in other states. But put together, they would give Massachusetts some of the strongest graduation requirements in the country, positioning the state once again as a leader in education.” The editorial is attributed to The Boston Globe Editorial Board and dated June 19, 2026.

ALT Graphic featuring a screenshot of a Boston Globe editorial titled, “Make sure a high school diploma means something,” with the subheadline, “Lawmakers should pass new K-12 graduation requirements.” Below the headline is a silhouette image of graduates wearing caps and gowns against a sunset sky. Overlaid text highlights a quote from the editorial: “None of these proposals are themselves unique to Massachusetts; many are similar to requirements in other states. But put together, they would give Massachusetts some of the strongest graduation requirements in the country, positioning the state once again as a leader in education.” The editorial is attributed to The Boston Globe Editorial Board and dated June 19, 2026.

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Devin Babcock@DevinBabcockJun 22
Incredible policy changes coming to Massachusetts that will benefit every student and teacher in the state. The hard work of leaders like @SalDiDomenico and @mass_potential is going to pay off for kids across the Commonwealth.
ExcelinEd in Action
@ExcelinActionJun 22
Massachusetts lawmakers have advanced early literacy policies that strengthen instruction, improve teacher preparation and ensure students receive support before they fall behind. Read our full statement: #mapoli #EarlyLiteracy excelinedinaction.org/2026/0…
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PIE Network
@PIEnetworkJun 11
This month PIE Network welcomed 12 new member organizations, bringing a wealth of knowledge, perspectives, and experience to the Network.
Logos of all new member organizations on a white background, in alphabetical order. Underneath the logos, text that says “2026 New Members” and the PIE Network logo on a green background with interconnecting lines.

ALT Logos of all new member organizations on a white background, in alphabetical order. Underneath the logos, text that says “2026 New Members” and the PIE Network logo on a green background with interconnecting lines.

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PIE Network
@PIEnetworkJun 11
Welcome alignED New Orleans, @HarvardCEPR, @ColoradoKidsOrg, Delaware Charter Schools Network, @EdTrustMA, Excellent Schools Washington, @INCharterInno, @mass_potential, @MICharters, @Parent_Shield, @SCCharterSchool and Rochester Education and Development for Youth.
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EdTrust in MA@EdTrustMAMay 20
Don’t have plans tomorrow? Join this powerful student-led exhibition. After learning their school will close, ACC students turned to art to process grief, memory, & change, creating multimedia work that preserves the stories + identity of their community. acclegacyproject.org
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When 72 to 93% of the majority of 8th graders can’t read, it’s time for @BostonSchools to admit there’s a problem & address it. How? By using evidence-based instruction & training teachers & school leaders on how to use it. #Literacy #MassReads #bospoli #mapoli
CommonWealth Beacon@CWBeaconMay 16
NEW: What does $1.7 billion get you in the Boston Public Schools? Abysmal student achievement and declining results. commonwealthbeacon.org/uncat…

What does $1.7 billion get you in the Boston Public Schools? Abysmal student achievement and...

A majority of Boston students are unable to read or do math at grade level. In a district spending $1.7 billion a year, it should be unconscionable to rest on good intentions without the ability to...

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EdTrust in MA@EdTrustMAMay 14
An Education Scorecard report reveals that #MA’s academic recovery is deeply uneven. While wealthier districts are nearing pre-pandemic levels, students in lower-income districts continue to face major learning losses — especially in reading. Read more: bit.ly/4u7sObF.
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EdTrust in MA@EdTrustMAMay 6
We continued @Edtrust's Boot Camp with a powerful panel co-led by our Senior Policy Analyst & @EdTrustTN. Shout-out to our partner @MaryTamerBoston of @mass_potential for joining & reminding us that “It’s all about the students & families — centering their voices in the work.”
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MassEducation@MassEducationMar 30
Governor Healey officially swore in Stephen Zrike today as the fifth Secretary of the Executive Office of Education, marking a new chapter in Massachusetts’ efforts to strengthen and align its early education, K-12, and higher education systems.
A formal swearing-in ceremony inside the Ceremonial Room inside the Massachusetts State House. Governor Healey in a bright pink blazer administers the oath to Education Secretary Steve Zrike in a gray suit, both raising their right hands. Zrike’s wife and two children stand behind them watching. U.S. and Massachusetts flags and a framed portrait hang in the background.

ALT A formal swearing-in ceremony inside the Ceremonial Room inside the Massachusetts State House. Governor Healey in a bright pink blazer administers the oath to Education Secretary Steve Zrike in a gray suit, both raising their right hands. Zrike’s wife and two children stand behind them watching. U.S. and Massachusetts flags and a framed portrait hang in the background.

Education Secretary Steve Zrike in a gray suit signs official documents on a wooden desk after being sworn in, while Governor Healey in a pink blazer stands beside him observing. Several people watch from the background, with a Massachusetts state flag and framed artwork visible in the room.

ALT Education Secretary Steve Zrike in a gray suit signs official documents on a wooden desk after being sworn in, while Governor Healey in a pink blazer stands beside him observing. Several people watch from the background, with a Massachusetts state flag and framed artwork visible in the room.

Education Secretary Steve Zrike in a gray suit stands with Governor Healey wearing a pink blazer in the State House’s Ceremonial Room. The two are flanked by Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll and state education officials posing for a group photo. The U.S. and Massachusetts flags and a framed portrait hang in the background.

ALT Education Secretary Steve Zrike in a gray suit stands with Governor Healey wearing a pink blazer in the State House’s Ceremonial Room. The two are flanked by Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll and state education officials posing for a group photo. The U.S. and Massachusetts flags and a framed portrait hang in the background.

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MassPotential retweeted
Teach Plus@teachplusMar 4
Only 16% of teacher preparation programs in Massachusetts adequately prepare teachers for effective reading instruction. @teachplusMA Fellow Luisa Sparrow shares her journey to teaching evidence-based reading instruction and why it matters for students: commonwealthbeacon.org/opini…

The ‘Right to Read’ bill must include teacher preparation

The state Legislature appears poised to pass the “Right to Read Act” -- legislation that would require school districts to adopt evidence-based literacy

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Sal DiDomenico@SalDiDomenicoMar 3
Working with our House colleagues, I know we will come to a final resolution that ensures all our children learn to read and write and get the bright futures they deserve.
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Sal DiDomenico@SalDiDomenicoMar 3
I am proud to lead the conference committee negotiations from the Senate on my #EarlyLiteracy bill which has been approved by the Senate and House with slightly different language. commonwealthbeacon.org/gover…

Negotiator confident that literacy reforms within reach

"Sen. Sal DiDomenico of Everett said the formal negotiation process for the House and Senate bills addressing literacy education will start 'in the next couple weeks' as advocates at the State House...

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