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Healey-Driscoll Administration Opens Public Survey on High School Graduation Requirements 

6/02/2025 Executive Office of Education

Public has until June 30 to share ideas on how graduates should demonstrate learning and readiness for college, career, and civic life

Press Release

Healey-Driscoll Administration Brings Universal Pre-K Access Road Show to Worcester 

5/30/2025 Executive Office of Education

Department of Early Education and Care visits Central MA to spotlight innovative preschool programs supported by the Commonwealth Preschool Partnership Initiative

Press Release

Healey-Driscoll Administration Promotes FAFSA Completion to Make College More Affordable 

5/29/2025 Executive Office of Education

Students and families are reminded of state and non-profit resources available

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Healey-Driscoll Administration Awards $220,600 to Support Healthy School Meals in 16 School Districts 

5/28/2025 Executive Office of Education

Districts can use the federal funding to buy school kitchen equipment to store fruits, vegetables and enhance meal offerings

Press Release

Healey-Driscoll Administration Continues Universal Pre-K Access Road Show in Northampton 

5/21/2025 Executive Office of Education

Department of Early Education and Care visits Western Mass to spotlight innovative preschool programs supported by the Commonwealth Preschool Partnership Initiative

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Massachusetts Establishes Alternative Tests for Educator Licensure to Strengthen K-12 Workforce 

5/21/2025 Executive Office of Education

Board of Elementary and Secondary Education approves regulations making MTEL alternatives permanent

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Massachusetts Establishes New Career Technical Education Policies to Improve Access for Students 

5/20/2025 Executive Office of Education

Changes will take effect for ninth grade class entering in fall 2026

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Massachusetts Elementary and Secondary Education Board Updates Competency Determination 

5/20/2025 Executive Office of Education

Outlines minimum requirements to replace the high school MCAS score requirement while the K-12 Graduation Council continues its work

Press Release

Pedro Martinez to Become DESE Commissioner on July 1 

5/19/2025 Executive Office of Education

Board recommended current Chicago Public Schools CEO on April 22

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Healey-Driscoll Administration Celebrates Head Start’s 60th Birthday 

5/19/2025 Executive Office of Education

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Healey-Driscoll Administration Kicks Off Universal Pre-K Road Show in Somerville 

5/13/2025 Executive Office of Education

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Healey-Driscoll Administration Celebrates Success of Early College Programs with Student Summit and Parent Rally  

5/09/2025 Executive Office of Education

Over 100 students, educators and family members gathered at Roxbury Community College for two days of events

Press Release

Massachusetts Seal, Flag, and Motto Advisory Commission Calls for Public Submissions to Reimagine State Emblems 

5/08/2025 Executive Office of Economic Development

Members of the public may submit ideas and designs that will help shape new state symbols rooted in shared values and history