The Department has moved to 135 Santilli Highway in Everett. The Department's office and Licensure Welcome Center are open. The new location has free parking and is a short walk from the Wellington station on the MBTA's Orange Line.

Office of Planning and Research

Browse DESE Reports by Report Type

The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education releases a number of research, evaluation, and data products each year. DESE reports are organized as shown below.

Education Policy Briefs: Short summaries of current education policy issues in Massachusetts
Program Evaluations: Analyses of specific Departmental programs
Board Reports: Annual reports by the Board of Education on major policy initiatives and outcomes each year (external link to the DESE Board website)
Legislative Reports: Reports to the legislature on programs funded by state budget line items
Other Reports: Other research and data related to DESE initiatives

Last Updated: October 12, 2023

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Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
135 Santilli Highway, Everett, MA 02149

Voice: (781) 338-3000
TTY: (800) 439-2370

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