News and Announcements

Funding improves program facilities, adds classrooms, and increases the number of child care spots, lowering costs for families

Continued government shutdown could lead to child care programs closing, staff layoffs

Healey-Driscoll Administration Concludes Universal Pre-K Access Road Show in Gloucester

Governor Healey’s continued historic investments in free community college drove 11 percent enrollment increase this fall – a 39 percent increase since 2022

$3 million in grant funding available to update time-out practices in schools

Investments will increase student access to Career Technical Education programs, strengthen partnerships with local employers

Grants fund skills training in high-demand sectors like advanced manufacturing, cybersecurity

Planning grants expand Innovation Career Pathways to ten new high schools in Massachusetts

Grants provide schools, colleges and organizations with equipment and hands-on learning to prepare Massachusetts students for high demand careers; Governor Healey’s BRIGHT Act includes $100 million in Skills Capital grants

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