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Healey-Driscoll Administration Announces $850,000 Investment in Early Literacy for Preschoolers 

12/20/2023 Department of Early Education and Care

In Malden, Administration highlights early literacy focus in universal pre-k classrooms

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Healey-Driscoll Administration Proposes Transformative New Rates for Child Care Providers 

12/13/2023 Department of Early Education and Care

Rates recognize rising costs and provide greater regional equity; Under the proposal, Massachusetts would be one of the first states to use cost of care when setting rates

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Healey-Driscoll Administration Announces Initiative by Cradles to Crayons, Horizons for Homeless Children, and Neighborhood Villages to Provide Families Receiving Emergency Assistance with Winter Essentials 

11/29/2023 Executive Office of Education

An Estimated 10,000 Children 12 and Under Will Receive Coats, Hats, Gloves and Educational Materials in Shelters Across the State

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Healey-Driscoll Administration Launches $14.3 Million Grant Program for Renovations at Child Care Programs Serving Low-Income Families 

11/17/2023 Department of Early Education and Care

For the First Time, Capital Opportunities Prioritize Climate Resiliency Infrastructure, Emphasize Importance of Safety Improvements

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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 

11/17/2023 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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Healey-Driscoll Administration Announces $570,000 Grant Opportunity for Nutritious Food Access and Education During Farm to School Month 

10/27/2023 Executive Office of Education

MA FRESH Grant Helps Early Education Programs and K-12 Schools Source Local Farm-Fresh Food and Promotes Learning about Nutrition, Science, and Agriculture

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Healey-Driscoll Administration Launches Initiative for New Professional Development Opportunities for Early Education Professionals 

10/19/2023 Department of Early Education and Care

$4.8 Million From the FY24 Budget Will Be Used to Support Early Education and Care Workforce Across the State

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Healey-Driscoll Administration Launches Education-to-Career Research and Data Hub 

10/13/2023 Executive Office of Education

New Web Platform Will Make Data Easier to Access, Use, and Understand at All Levels of Public Education

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Healey Driscoll Administration Announces Significant Improvements to Child Care Financial Assistance Program  

10/02/2023 Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll

New Regulations and Updated Policies Will Make System Easier for Parents, Better for Early Education Providers, and More Reflective of Needs of Children and Families

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Healey-Driscoll Administration Awards $4.1 Million in Grants to Support Mental Health Among Young Children  

9/06/2023 Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll

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Healey-Driscoll Administration Submits Comment in Support of Biden-Harris Administration’s Proposed Child Care Changes 

8/30/2023 Department of Early Education and Care

Proposed Changes Align with Commonwealth’s Efforts to Make Child Care More Stable, Affordable and Accessible

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Healey-Driscoll Administration Awards $15.5M to Organizations Providing Child Development Services, Resources for Families with Young Children 

8/16/2023 Department of Early Education and Care

Coordinated Family and Community Engagement network is helping connect families in emergency shelters with child care and early education supports

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Healey-Driscoll Administration Awards $15M in Grants to Local Head Start Child Care Programs 

6/30/2023 Department of Early Education and Care