DESE Newsletters

DESE has a wide range of newsletters that provides information and resources on teaching and learning in Massachusetts. Stay up-to-date with the latest information by reading or subscribing!

Board of Elementary and Secondary Education

• Livestream of board meetings

DESE News and Educational Research

• Announcements and general updates
• Annual report
• Commissioner's Weekly Update
• Massachusetts Education-to-Career Research and Data Hub
• Office of Planning and Research Update
• Press releases

Educational Options

• Adult and Community Learning Services
  • MassSTEP
• Charter schools
• College, career, and technical education
• K–3rd grade learning

Curriculum, Instruction, and District Support

• Curriculum Directors Newsletter
• Educator effectiveness
• Literacy and Humanities
• Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics
• Special education updates
• Teachers' Top 3
• Civics Memo

Student Testing

• English language learner assessment
• Student Assessment Update

Nutrition and Holistic Support

• Child and adult care food program
• Holistic Supports and Enrichment
• National school lunch program (Making It Count newsletter)

Last Updated: September 9, 2025