News and Announcements

18 new partnerships created for 2025-26 school year; Will add more than 3,900 seats by 2030

Over 150 child care small businesses receive funding to serve more children, improve safety and accessibility of program spaces

Northeastern Governors and Canadian Premiers convened in Boston today at the ‘Strong Partnerships, Shared Future Convening’ to discuss impacts of tariffs and opportunities for continued partnership

Massachusetts Life Science Center awards nearly $30 million to 33 life sciences companies

First partnership in Central Massachusetts; Follows similar initiatives in New Bedford, Chicopee, Brockton, Lawrence, and Lowell

Trump Administration recently halted operations at Job Corps Centers in Westover, Chicopee, Grafton and Devens, impacting 900 young people

Latest national ranking from WalletHub gives Massachusetts top marks for its investments in innovation, research and education