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Healey-Driscoll Administration Awards $9 Million in Literacy Launch Grants  

9/16/2025 Executive Office of Education

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Healey-Driscoll Administration Awards $800,000 in Early Literacy Grants for College and K-12 School Partnerships 

9/09/2025 Executive Office of Education

Funding advances early literacy teaching and learning through prep program partnerships

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New Department of Elementary and Secondary Data Shows Early College is Steering More Students Towards Higher Education  

9/08/2025 Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll

66 percent of early college graduates are immediately enrolling in higher education, majority at the state’s public universities and community colleges

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Healey-Driscoll Administration Celebrates $2.7 Million in First-Ever Capital Grants for Family Child Care Programs 

9/07/2025 Executive Office of Education

Second round of child care capital funding opening October 1

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Healey-Driscoll Administration Awards Nearly $3 Million in Adult Education and Workforce Training Grants  

9/04/2025 Executive Office of Education

Funds help over 600 residents gain the language skills they need to succeed in in-demand jobs, connect to career pathways, and fully participate in the state’s economy

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Healey-Driscoll Administration Opens Application for $60 Million in Career Technical Education Capital Funding for Schools  

9/03/2025 Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll

Funding will add over 2,000 new career tech seats and support schools to buy and install training equipment

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Healey-Driscoll Administration Celebrates Launch of No-Cost Early Literacy Tutoring for 272 Elementary Schools  

9/02/2025 Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll

$25 million high-dosage tutoring program follows summer of early literacy investments in evidence-based instructional materials and professional development for educators

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Healey-Driscoll Administration Awards $20 Million to 30 School Districts for Affordable Preschool Access  

8/21/2025 Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll

New state data finds Governor Healey’s universal pre-k program is serving children with diverse backgrounds and needs

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Healey-Driscoll Administration Expands Career Technical Education to Support 900 More Students This School Year  

8/19/2025 Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll

Administration designates 18 new career tech programs at 16 high schools, including 2nd aviation maintenance program in the state 

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Healey-Driscoll Administration Awards $3.3 Million in Literacy Grants  

8/06/2025 Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll

Funding supports 25 districts to buy high quality instructional materials for grades 4-12 with coaching and professional learning support

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Healey-Driscoll Administration Congratulates Lexington High School Envirothon Team on International Championship Victory  

8/06/2025 Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs

Massachusetts students earn top honors at 2025 National Conservation Foundation Envirothon, showcasing environmental leadership and teamwork

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Healey-Driscoll Administration Awards $24.2 Million to Expand Career Technical Training Opportunities for 2,500 Jobseekers 

8/05/2025 Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development

Career Technical Initiative Addresses the Persistent Demand for Workers in the Trades, Construction, and Manufacturing in Partnership with over 180 Employers

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Healey-Driscoll Administration Announces No-Cost Early Literacy Tutoring for 272 Elementary Schools  

8/04/2025 Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll

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Massachusetts Ranked Best Public Schools in the Country  

7/22/2025 Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll

Latest national ranking from WalletHub gives Massachusetts top marks for its test scores, quality and safety