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Healey-Driscoll Administration Expands Universal Pre-K Access in Eight Additional School Districts

5/28/2024 Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll

Expansion invests $1.7 million, adding 259 pre-k seats for children in Gateway Cities and rural communities Expansion invests $1.7 million, adding 259 pre-k seats for children in Gateway Cities and rural communities

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Healey-Driscoll Administration Awards $1.3 Million to Advance Equity in Higher Education

5/28/2024 Executive Office of Education

Projects include increasing Latino student enrollment, enhancing professional development opportunities, and promoting internships

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Healey-Driscoll Administration Announces Early Childhood Educators Scholarship Now Open

5/23/2024 Department of Early Education and Care

New application expands eligible degrees and includes residential program staff for first time

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Healey-Driscoll Administration Announces $195,000 in Grants During Computer Science Workforce STEM Summit

5/16/2024 Executive Office of Education

Grants awarded to five organizations to provide STEM opportunities to students in the fall

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Healey-Driscoll Administration Honors Massachusetts Educators at Annual Celebration

5/10/2024 Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Healey-Driscoll Administration Investing $3 Million to Support Early Education Workforce Pipeline and Apprenticeships

5/08/2024 Department of Early Education and Care

State Boosting Economic Mobility Pathways for Early Childhood Educators During Teacher Appreciation Week

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Healey-Driscoll Administration Announces 2024 STEM Summit

4/22/2024 Executive Office of Education

Summit at Bridgewater State University to focus on computer science education and careers

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Healey-Driscoll Administration Extends State Financial Aid Priority Deadline to July 1

4/17/2024 Executive Office of Education

Students are encouraged to complete and submit their FAFSAs as soon as possible

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Healey-Driscoll Administration to Explore Shared Campus Model for Whittier Regional Vocational Technical High School and Northern Essex Community College

4/04/2024 Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll

Seeks Community Input to Help Modernize, Expand Access, and Deliver Effective Educational Opportunities at Both Institutions

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Healey-Driscoll Administration Expands Universal Pre-K Access in 16 School Districts

4/03/2024 Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll

Expansion will add 488 seats for children in Gateway Cities and rural communities

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Healey-Driscoll Administration Awards New Innovation Career Pathways to 36 High Schools

4/03/2024 Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll

Innovation Career Pathways will be offered at nearly 25% of Massachusetts Eligible High Schools in SY24-SY25

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Healey-Driscoll Administration Kicks Off Early Education and Child Care Task Force

3/28/2024 Executive Office of Education

Governor Healey employs a whole-of-government approach to make child care more affordable and accessible

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Healey-Driscoll Administration Announces Three New Early College Programs

3/21/2024 Executive Office of Education

New programs in East Boston, Southbridge, and Taunton increase partnerships to 53