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Healey-Driscoll Administration Releases Year Two Progress Report on Early Education and Child Care Task Force

3/05/2026 Executive Office of Education

Governor Healey’s Task Force takes a “whole-of-government” approach ensuring affordable, high-quality child care across Massachusetts

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Healey-Driscoll Administration Highlights Importance of Child Nutrition During Massachusetts School Breakfast Week

3/03/2026 Executive Office of Education

Under state-funded free school meals, school breakfast participation increased 20 percent, reaching an additional 48,000 students per day

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Healey-Driscoll Administration Announces Higher Reimbursement Rates for Child Care Providers

2/11/2026 Department of Early Education and Care

Higher payments aim to reflect true cost of providing care

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EEC February Newsletter

2/10/2026 Department of Early Education and Care

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Healey-Driscoll Administration Celebrates $1.2 Million in Grants that Expand Access to Healthy, Local Food in Schools and Child Care Centers

2/05/2026 Executive Office of Education

Officials visit Watertown schools to see a “freight farm” and other gardening initiatives supported by FRESH grants

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Secretary Tutwiler Delivers Massachusetts 2026 State of Education Address

1/29/2026 Executive Office of Education

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New Data Show Sustained Gains in Massachusetts Child Care Stability and Capacity

1/14/2026 Department of Early Education and Care

Under Governor Healey, the state added 7,500 more child care seats this year, adding 22,000 since before the pandemic

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Department of Early Education and Care Opens Applications for Family Advisory Council

1/06/2026 Department of Early Education and Care

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Healey-Driscoll Administration Awards $1.2 Million to Expand Children’s Access to and Knowledge of Locally Grown Food

12/10/2025 Executive Office of Education

MA FRESH grant helps 10 child care programs and 24 school districts source local products and promote learning about nutrition, science, and agriculture

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Healey-Driscoll Administration Education Officials Issue Statements Condemning Further Dismantling of U.S. Department of Education

11/19/2025 Executive Office of Education

Healey-Driscoll Administration Education Officials Issue Statements Condemning Further Dismantling of U.S. Department of Education

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Healey-Driscoll Administration Proposes Comprehensive Updates to Residential Program Regulations for First Time in 30 Years to Improve Support for Children and Staff

11/12/2025 Department of Early Education and Care

Regulation changes focus on building a stable, skilled workforce and enhancing child safety

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Public Comment Period on Proposed Amendments to Standards for the Licensure or Approval of Residential Programs

11/12/2025 Department of Early Education and Care

Public Comment Period Standards for the Licensure or Approval of Residential Programs Serving Children and Teen Parents

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Healey-Driscoll Administration Awards $14.1 Million for Child Care and Afterschool Program Capital Renovations

11/05/2025 Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll

Funding improves program facilities, adds classrooms, and increases the number of child care spots, lowering costs for families

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Healey-Driscoll Administration Concludes Universal Pre-K Access Road Show in Gloucester

10/29/2025 Executive Office of Education

Healey-Driscoll Administration Concludes Universal Pre-K Access Road Show in Gloucester