News and Announcements

New Teaching for Civic Empowerment Initiative designed to strengthen statewide civics instruction

Initiative enables Family Child Care programs to care for more kids while maintaining quality and safety

Recommendations would expand access to college-ready coursework and strengthen career readiness, civics education and financial literacy

1,150 students from 80 districts participated in events in Boston, Dartmouth, Springfield and Worcester

Announcement comes on the 80th anniversary of the National School Lunch Program

29 new partnerships approved, more than 12,000 high school students to participate in Early College in 2026-27 school year  

Lexington High School team earns first place as Massachusetts students showcased their knowledge and explored solutions to challenges in forestry, water, soils, wildlife. They will represent MA at the NCF-Envirothon 2026 National Annual Competition

Innovation Career Pathways will be offered at nearly 36 percent of eligible high schools next year