News & Updates
- Massachusetts to Lead National Effort to Develop Next Generation Assessment
- Patrick-Murray Administration Announces $450,000 In Funds To Support School Districts Exploring Regionalization
- Governor Patrick Announced Highest Public School Funding Level In History Due to State-Federal Partnership
- Governor Patrick, Congressional Delegation Announce Massachusetts Secures $250 Million In Race to the Top Funding
- Patrick-Murray Administration Unveils Model Bullying Prevention and Intervention Plan
- Massachusetts Graduates Outscore Nation on 2010 ACT
Publications & Reports
Massachusetts Secures $250 Million in Race to the Top Funding
Governor Deval Patrick, members of the congressional delegation and state legislative leaders announced on August 24 that Massachusetts is one of 10 award recipients in the federal Race to the Top competition and will receive $250 million over the next four years to implement landmark reforms in public education. The Commonwealth's application received the highest score among the winners, which, in addition to Massachusetts, are Washington, D.C., Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Maryland, New York, North Carolina, Ohio and Rhode Island.
Governor, State Education Officials Honor Educators
Governor Deval Patrick joined education officials to celebrate an Amherst teacher who works with English language learners and an Easthampton social studies teacher who were awarded the state's two top honors for educators at a recent State House ceremony.
