08/25/26 — PRESS RELEASE Healey-Driscoll Administration Releases New Guidance to Implement PROTECT Act in Schools and Child Care Programs
08/19/26 — PRESS RELEASE Governor Healey Partners with Project Bread to Provide Free Meals in Child Care and Afterschool Programs
08/18/26 — PRESS RELEASE Healey-Driscoll Administration Awards $890,000 in Civics Teaching and Learning Grants
08/14/26 — PRESS RELEASE Healey-Driscoll Administration Announces Continued Investment in Early Literacy Tutoring for 338 Schools
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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.
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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