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05/07/26 — PRESS RELEASE 100 School Districts Attend Showcase about MyCAP Planning Process
05/06/26 — PRESS RELEASE Healey-Driscoll Administration Recognizes Award-Winning Educators at Statewide Celebration
04/30/26 — PRESS RELEASE Governor Healey Announces $70 Million to Expand Career Technical Education at 28 Schools, Add 2,500 Seats
04/27/26 — PRESS RELEASE Healey-Driscoll Administration Awards $250,000 in Early Childhood Special Education Grants
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The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education oversees the Commonwealth's K-12 education system and adult basic education, including school finance and district support, student assessment, curriculum and instruction, educator preparation and licensure, charter schools, vocational-technical education, English language learner programs, student support services, and special education.
To request public records related to the Department's work, please visit the DESE Public Records Center.
For administrative questions or to contact the Primary Records Access Officer, please contact: ESE.RAO@mass.gov
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Last Updated: January 13, 2025
Jacqueline Reis Phone: (781) 338-3115
Helene Bettencourt,Primary Records Access Officer Phone: (781) 338-3131