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Governor Healey Awards $5 Million to Expand and Improve Child Care and Afterschool Facilities

10/21/2026 Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll

Funding will support six major projects to expand child care capacity and improve learning environments for children across Massachusetts

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Healey-Driscoll Administration Highlights Outdoor Learning During STEM Week Visit to Framingham Preschool

10/20/2026 Executive Office of Education

Visit showcases how outdoor play and nature-based learning support early STEM skills and children's healthy development

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October 2026 EEC Newsletter

10/19/2026 Department of Early Education and Care

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STEM Starts Now: Healey-Driscoll Administration Kicks Off 2026 Massachusetts STEM Week

10/19/2026 Executive Office of Education

Statewide events and nearly $465,000 in grants highlight administration’s efforts to expand hands-on learning and prepare students for future careers

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MEDIA ADVISORY: Healey-Driscoll Administration Kicks Off Massachusetts 2026 STEM Week, Oct. 19-23

10/16/2026 Executive Office of Education

STEM celebrations and announcements happening across the state all week

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Governor Healey Launches Pilot to Expand Access to Child Care

9/10/2026 Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll

Pilot will allow 30 participating programs to serve up to 12 children, creating up to 60 additional child care seats while maintaining strong quality and safety standards

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Governor Healey Announces First-Ever Student Loan Repayment Awards for 248 Early Educators

9/03/2026 Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll

First-ever awards help early educators pay down student debt and build long-term careers in Massachusetts

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Governor Healey Launches First Family Advisory Council for Early Education and Care

9/01/2026 Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll

Twenty parents and caregivers from across Massachusetts will help shape child care policies, programs and services

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Governor Healey Calls on Trump Administration to Reverse Changes that Would Dismantle Head Start

8/26/2026 Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll

Massachusetts leaders urge families and teachers to speak out against sweeping proposal that would weaken early education, safety and family supports

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Healey-Driscoll Administration Highlights $2 Million to Expand Child Care Options for Working Families

8/25/2026 Executive Office of Education

New partnerships with employers are testing innovative approaches to make child care more accessible and support Massachusetts’ workforce

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Healey-Driscoll Administration Awards $6.6 Million to Strengthen Early Education and Out-of-School Time Facilities Across Massachusetts

8/21/2026 Department of Early Education and Care

Funding will support critical facility upgrades to improve health, safety and accessibility for children and educators

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August EEC Newsletter

8/20/2026 Department of Early Education and Care

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Governor Healey Partners with Project Bread to Provide Free Meals in Child Care and Afterschool Programs

8/19/2026 Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll

New initiative advances Anti-Hunger Task Force recommendation to maximize federal nutrition programs and connect more children with healthy food

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Healey-Driscoll Administration Awards $4.3 Million to Strengthen Family Child Care Programs Across Massachusetts

8/13/2026 Department of Early Education and Care

Second round of Capital Grants will help 225 educators improve safety, accessibility and learning environments for children