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Massachusetts Increases Reimbursement Rates for Child Care Providers

1/15/2025 Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll

New rates continue state’s progress on better covering the true cost of providing care, including for infants and toddlers

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Healey-Driscoll Administration Awards $8 Million to Expand Early College Programs

1/07/2025 Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll

Investment will allow thousands more students to participate, especially in rural communities and Gateway Cities

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Healey-Driscoll Administration Awards $14 million to Increase Graduation Rates at State Universities

12/20/2024 Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll

SUCCESS grants available to state universities for the first time; Will fund peer mentors, academic and career advising, other student supports

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Healey-Driscoll Administration Proposes Higher Reimbursement Rates for Child Care Providers

12/18/2024 Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll

Proposal boosts payment rates for providers with a focus on infant and toddler care

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Healey-Driscoll Administration Celebrates Massachusetts Named ‘Best State’ for College Students

12/13/2024 Executive Office of Education

National nonprofit tech company SmileHub found Massachusetts is #1 in higher education, especially for quality and support

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Healey-Driscoll Administration Awards $12.4 Million to Support Behavioral Health Workforce

12/12/2024 Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll

Funds issued to students pursuing careers treating mental health or substance use disorders

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Healey-Driscoll Administration Announces 2025 Massachusetts Teacher of the Year

12/04/2024 Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll

Boston teacher Luisa Sparrow receives state’s top educator award

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Healey-Driscoll Administration Awards New Career Technical Education Programs to 12 High Schools

12/03/2024 Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll

New programs add 200 seats for students in areas like HVAC, early education, and health assisting

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Healey-Driscoll Administration Announces First Massachusetts Registered Apprenticeship Program for K-12 Teachers

11/22/2024 Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll

Administration also announces pre-apprenticeship partnership with Durfee High School and the Northern New England Laborers

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Elementary & Secondary Education Board Seeks Public Feedback in Search for Next DESE Commissioner

11/07/2024 Executive Office of Education

First Session Taking Place Saturday at Worcester State University, Online Survey Now Open