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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.
Strategic Initiatives

Direct Efforts that Promote Equitable Student Access and Outcomes

In alignment with CSI's mission to promote strategies that advance educational equity for Massachusetts students - particularly those traditionally or currently underserved, CSI is currently involved in the following efforts that directly support students:

Acceleration Academies and Sontag Prize in Education

A week-long program designed to accelerate student learning through rigorous, engaging lessons. Educators selected to teach at the Academies receive an honorarium, expert-led professional development, and are celebrated at an awards gala.


METCO

A $23 million dollar state-funded school integration program to expand educational opportunities, increase diversity, and reduce racial isolation by permitting students from Boston to and Springfield to attend public schools in other communities that have agreed to participate.


Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate Exam Subsidies

DESE allocates grant funding to cover most of the costs for low-income students taking AP and/or IB exams.


Summer Institute for Literacy Leadership

DESE partnered with Somerville Public Schools, Crafting Minds, Hill for Literacy, and the Grimes Institute to support teachers' instructional practices with elementary students needing additional reading support.


Related Stakeholder Engagement

Last Updated: November 6, 2020

 
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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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