News and Announcements

Regulations achieve Governor Healey’s key Gateway to Pre-K priority to increase child care financial assistance income eligibility

Education Secretary Tutwiler and Early Education Commissioner Kershaw visit preschool classrooms, join local leaders in round table discussion

865 students from 61 districts participated at events in Dartmouth, Springfield, Worcester, Boston

Governor Healey’s BRIGHT Act proposes $2.5 billion to upgrade infrastructure at UMass, state universities, and community colleges

Schools join pilot program to increase career-connected learning opportunities, like internships, in high demand fields

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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