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Administration launches RFI to advance statewide birth-through-higher education mental health framework
New Education Secretary Zrike visits Ellis Early Learning in Boston to lift up early education and care workforce
Massachusetts (PRISM) II funding will help school districts implement high-quality early literacy instruction
CPPI Panel Highlights Local-State Collaboration at March Early Ed Board Meeting
$15 million program aims to strengthen and retain Massachusetts’ early education workforce
Governor Healey’s Task Force takes a “whole-of-government” approach ensuring affordable, high-quality child care across Massachusetts
Under state-funded free school meals, school breakfast participation increased 20 percent, reaching an additional 48,000 students per day
Higher payments aim to reflect true cost of providing care
Officials visit Watertown schools to see a “freight farm” and other gardening initiatives supported by FRESH grants
Under Governor Healey, the state added 7,500 more child care seats this year, adding 22,000 since before the pandemic
MA FRESH grant helps 10 child care programs and 24 school districts source local products and promote learning about nutrition, science, and agriculture
