News and Announcements

Healey-Driscoll Administration Celebrates Massachusetts’ Progress on Expanding College Affordability and Equity

Child care programs can apply through October 31 to expand access, improve learning environments

New AI Curriculum Pilot to Reach 1,600 Massachusetts Students Across 30 School Districts

Governor Healey’s bill to modernize public higher education campuses would create 20,000 construction jobs

New statewide vision outlines six key skills and competencies to prepare high school students for college, career and civic life

Grants support applied STEM learning experiences during MA STEM Week, October 20-24, 2025

Kristen Smidy, former superintendent of Gateway Regional School District, brings Western MA experience to the Board

New programs will allow 880 students to enroll in Early College in Spring 2026

Funding advances early literacy teaching and learning through prep program partnerships

66 percent of early college graduates are immediately enrolling in higher education, majority at the state’s public universities and community colleges

Second round of child care capital funding opening October 1

Funds help over 600 residents gain the language skills they need to succeed in in-demand jobs, connect to career pathways, and fully participate in the state’s economy

Funding will add over 2,000 new career tech seats and support schools to buy and install training equipment