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Baker-Polito Administration Launches Summer Learning Programs, Commits Nearly $60 Million in Funding for Schools and Community Partners Across the Commonwealth 

5/12/2022 Office of Governor Charlie Baker and Lt. Governor Karyn Polito

The Baker-Polito Administration today announced nearly $60 million in state and federal funding available to school districts and community organizations to offer summer learning and recreational programs designed to help students grow.

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Board of Early Education and Care Names Amy Kershaw Acting Commissioner 

3/08/2022 Executive Office of Education

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Executive Office of Education Announces Transition at the Department of Early Education and Care, Departure of Commissioner Aigner-Treworgy  

2/22/2022 Executive Office of Education

Acting Commissioner to be Named at March 8 Board Meeting

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Testing for Child Care Providers to Keep Children in Care 

1/19/2022 Department of Early Education and Care

Child Care Providers will have three testing options for staff and children in care

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Department of Early Education and Care Announces Expansion of the Commonwealth Cares for Children Grant Program 

12/17/2021 Department of Early Education and Care

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Public Comment Period on Proposed Amendments to EEC's 606 CMR 15.00 for the Early Education and Out of School Time (EEOST) Capital Fund Grant Program 

10/19/2021 Department of Early Education and Care

The Department of Early Education and Care is holding a public comment period regarding proposed changes to its regulations.

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Board of Early Education and Care Announces Three New Members 

10/06/2021 Department of Early Education and Care

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Public Comment Period on Proposed Amendments to EEC's 606 CMR 7.00 Standards for The Licensure or Approval of Family Child Care; Small Group and School Age and Large Group and School Age Child Care Programs 

9/01/2021 Department of Early Education and Care

The Department of Early Education and Care is holding a public comment period regarding proposed changes to its regulations.

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Early Education and Care Commissioner to Ask Board to Grant Authority to Mandate Masks for Early Education and Care Providers and Children 5 and Older 

8/30/2021 Executive Office of Education

Commissioner to Develop Plan to Address Workforce Shortage

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Baker-Polito Administration Celebrates Summer Learning Opportunities 

8/03/2021 Executive Office of Education

Administration Awards $7 million to New Summer Step Up Programs to Give Extra Support to Young Learners

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Baker-Polito Administration Awards $7.5 Million to Early Education Programs 

7/20/2021 Executive Office of Education

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Baker-Polito Administration Releases Future of Work Report; Outlines Ongoing Steps To Address Findings 

7/13/2021 Office of Governor Charlie Baker and Lt. Governor Karyn Polito

Administration Taking Action on Housing, Workforce Development, Transportation, Child Care

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Baker-Polito Administration Launches Summer Learning Programs, More Than $70 Million in Funding for Schools and Community Partners Across the Commonwealth 

4/30/2021 Office of Governor Charlie Baker and Lt. Governor Karyn Polito

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Baker-Polito Administration Announces $30 Million Grant Program to Support Early Education & Care Critical Infrastructure 

3/16/2021 Department of Early Education and Care

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Baker-Polito Administration Announces K-12 Educators, Child Care Workers and K-12 School Staff Eligible for Vaccine Appointments Starting March 11th & Vaccine Appointment Availability for Next Week 

3/03/2021 Office of Governor Charlie Baker and Lt. Governor Karyn Polito

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