Recent news & announcements

• Press Release

  Governor Baker Swears In New Commission on Digital Innovation and Lifelong Learning 

  4/23/2018 Office of Governor Charlie Baker and Lt. Governor Karyn Polito

  Group of education and business leaders will develop recommendations to increase online learning opportunities for Massachusetts residents

• Press Release

  Massachusetts NAEP Results Lead Nation for 12th Year 

  4/10/2018 Office of Governor Charlie Baker and Lt. Governor Karyn Polito

  Only state with top results in math and ELA in grades 4 and 8

• Press Release

  Baker-Polito Administration Announces $15 Million in Additional School Funding to Support Hurricane Evacuees from Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands 

  4/09/2018 Office of Governor Charlie Baker and Lt. Governor Karyn Polito

  More than 3,000 students enrolled in Massachusetts K-12 schools after Hurricanes

• Press Release

  Baker-Polito Administration Files Legislation to Enhance Department of Early Education and Care Background Check Process 

  3/14/2018 Office of Governor Charlie Baker and Lt. Governor Karyn Polito

  Bill complies with new federal mandates for crucial funding and provides additional measures for protecting children in state licensed and funded child care programs

• Press Release

  Baker-Polito Administration Files $610 Million Economic Development Legislation 

  3/09/2018 Office of Governor Charlie Baker and Lt. Governor Karyn Polito

  Expanded programming and opportunities for communities to pursue job creation, attract private investment and prepare for long-term success

• Press Release

  Baker-Polito Administration Awards $2.3 Million in Skills Capital Grants to Support High Schools 

  2/16/2018 Office of Governor Charlie Baker and Lt. Governor Karyn Polito

  Administration has awarded more than $38 Million to high schools and colleges in the Commonwealth