News and Announcements

STEM celebrations and announcements happening across the state all week; Full schedule of events and press availability below

Massachusetts remains the only state with ongoing pandemic-era stabilization grants, delivering sustained support for families, educators, and providers

Five listening sessions will take place across Massachusetts in October and November

New pilot program encourages employer investment in affordable, high-quality child care to support working families and strengthen Massachusetts’ economy and workforce 

Healey-Driscoll Administration Celebrates Massachusetts’ Progress on Expanding College Affordability and Equity

Child care programs can apply through October 31 to expand access, improve learning environments

New AI Curriculum Pilot to Reach 1,600 Massachusetts Students Across 30 School Districts

Governor Healey’s bill to modernize public higher education campuses would create 20,000 construction jobs

New statewide vision outlines six key skills and competencies to prepare high school students for college, career and civic life

Grants support applied STEM learning experiences during MA STEM Week, October 20-24, 2025

Kristen Smidy, former superintendent of Gateway Regional School District, brings Western MA experience to the Board

New programs will allow 880 students to enroll in Early College in Spring 2026