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Healey-Driscoll Administration Opens Application for $250,000 in STEM Education Grants 

6/30/2025 Executive Office of Education

Grants support applied STEM learning experiences during MA STEM Week, October 20-24

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Healey-Driscoll Administration Offers Child Nutrition Programs This Summer 

6/26/2025 Department of Transitional Assistance

SUN Bucks returns for a second year; Hundreds of Summer Eats sites available for kids across the state

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Healey-Driscoll Administration Launches ‘Future Ready: AI in the Classroom’ for Educators 

6/25/2025 Executive Office of Education

New professional development pilot supports Educators in 45 classrooms across Massachusetts

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Elementary and Secondary Education Board Approves Changes to Time-Out Practices in Schools 

6/24/2025 Executive Office of Education

Regulation changes will take effect in August 2026

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Governor Healey Signs $1.3 Billion Supplemental Budget to Make Major Investments in Transportation, Education  

6/24/2025 Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll

New transportation investments mark significant down payment on Governor’s $8 billion transportation financing plan, stabilize finances of the MBTA

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Holyoke Public Schools Will Exit Receivership on July 1 

6/23/2025 Executive Office of Education

Announcement follows work by School Committee, Mayor and District; Holyoke is the first school district to exit state receivership

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Healey-Driscoll Administration Adds More Listening Sessions to Gather Public Feedback for Statewide K-12 Graduation Requirements 

6/23/2025 Executive Office of Education

Two virtual sessions, including one specifically for students, will be held June 25 and June 30

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Healey-Driscoll Administration Creates 1,400 New Early College Seats for High School Students  

6/18/2025 Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll

18 new partnerships created for 2025-26 school year; Will add more than 3,900 seats by 2030

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Healey-Driscoll Administration Highlights Universal Pre-K Progress in Sandwich at Fourth Stop of Statewide Road Show 

6/11/2025 Executive Office of Education

Education Secretary Tutwiler and Early Education Commissioner Kershaw visit preschool classrooms, join local leaders in round table discussion

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Board of Early Education and Care Vote Improves Access to Child Care Financial Assistance 

6/11/2025 Executive Office of Education

Regulations achieve Governor Healey’s key Gateway to Pre-K priority to increase child care financial assistance income eligibility

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Healey-Driscoll Administration Hosts Civics Project Showcases Across Massachusetts 

6/11/2025 Executive Office of Education

865 students from 61 districts participated at events in Dartmouth, Springfield, Worcester, Boston

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Healey-Driscoll Administration’s College Financial Aid Expansion Saved Massachusetts Students $110 Million  

6/05/2025 Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll

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Healey-Driscoll Administration Expands Work-Based Learning Opportunities in 14 School Districts 

6/03/2025 Executive Office of Education

Schools join pilot program to increase career-connected learning opportunities, like internships, in high demand fields

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Governor Healey: BRIGHT Act Will Create 20,000 Jobs, Modernize Higher Education Campuses  

6/03/2025 Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll

Governor Healey’s BRIGHT Act proposes $2.5 billion to upgrade infrastructure at UMass, state universities, and community colleges