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Governor Healey Expands Child Care Financial Assistance for More Than 2,000 Children

11/05/2026 Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll

New $31.2 million investment expands contracted seats and vouchers, including dedicated support for the early education and care workforce

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Governor Healey Announces Desirée Garcia as 2027 Massachusetts Teacher of the Year

10/29/2026 Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll

Springfield kindergarten teacher recognized for helping students succeed through dual-language education

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Board of Higher Education Seeks Public Feedback in Search for Next Commissioner

10/28/2026 Executive Office of Education

Community members are encouraged to participate in virtual forums and complete online survey

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Governor Healey, Senate President Spilka Highlight Success of Free Community College as Enrollment Surges Across Massachusetts

10/26/2026 Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll

Community college enrollment has increased 43 percent since Governor Healey took office, adding 27,000 students; MassBay Community College reaches record enrollment

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Governor Healey Launches School Breakfast Challenge for Students Across Massachusetts

10/23/2026 Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll

New initiative builds on universal free school meals to increase breakfast participation, support families and bring more local foods into schools

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Healey-Driscoll Administration Brings MassMakes Innovation Challenge to 250 Students During Massachusetts STEM Week

10/22/2026 Executive Office of Education

Students from eight Western and Central Massachusetts school districts use emerging technology to tackle real-world challenges across high demand industries

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Governor Healey Awards $14 Million to Help Massachusetts State University Students Graduate

10/22/2026 Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll

Funding will support at least 8,000 students across nine state universities, helping more students complete their degrees

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Governor Healey Awards $5 Million to Expand High School Career Pathways Across Massachusetts

10/22/2026 Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll

Funding will strengthen existing pathways and help 11 new high schools plan pathways that could bring statewide enrollment to nearly 9,000 students next school year

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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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Governor Healey Announces $14.5 Million to Expand Career and Technical Education at Six Schools

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

Announced during STEM Week, new grants will expand hands-on training opportunities for approximately 500 additional students each year

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Governor Healey Announces Continued Growth in Public Higher Education Enrollment

10/20/2026 Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll

State universities see first enrollment increase since 2013; community college enrollment has grown more than 43 percent since 2022

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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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Governor Healey Awards $1.5 Million to Expand Workforce Training at All 15 Massachusetts Community Colleges

10/20/2026 Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll

Funding announced during STEM Week will help more than 500 Massachusetts students gain skills for good-paying jobs in health care, manufacturing, technology, education and transportation

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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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Healey-Driscoll Administration Kicks Off Statewide Graduation Requirements Road Show

10/16/2026 Executive Office of Education

Series of school visits will recognize Massachusetts high schools putting K-12 Statewide Graduation Council recommendations into action