10/30/26 — PRESS RELEASE Governor Healey Announces Desirée Garcia as 2027 Massachusetts Teacher of the Year
10/23/26 — PRESS RELEASE Governor Healey Launches School Breakfast Challenge for Students Across Massachusetts
10/22/26 — PRESS RELEASE Healey-Driscoll Administration Brings MassMakes Innovation Challenge to 250 Students During Massachusetts STEM Week
10/22/26 — PRESS RELEASE Governor Healey Awards $5 Million to Expand High School Career Pathways Across Massachusetts
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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
Last Updated: January 13, 2025
Jacqueline Reis Phone: (781) 338-3115
Helene Bettencourt,Primary Records Access Officer Phone: (781) 338-3131