Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
Op-Ed
On November 18, 2024 Mayor Jared C. Nicholson, Lynn Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Evonne Alvarez and Lynn Teachers Union...
Healey-Driscoll Administration Delivers $20 Million to Schools for Universal Access to Pre-K
The Healey-Driscoll Administration announced that 30 school districts in partnership with community-based preschool programs are receiving $20.3 million in...
2024 MCAS Scores Show Importance of Continued Focus on Chronic Absenteeism, Literacy
DESE has announced the 2024 attendance rates and MCAS results which have showed improvement in some areas, including science...
Governor Healey, Attorney General Campbell Issue Guidance on Addressing Hate and Bias in K-12 Schools
Governor Maura T. Healey and Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell released updated guidance to K-12 schools on how to...
MA Receives Highest Rating for Special Education for Sixth Consecutive Year
The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) is proud to announce that earlier this summer, it received a...
Healey-Driscoll Administration Delivers $1.7 Million in Federal Funds to 47 School Districts Supporting Students Experiencing Homelessness
Lynn is one of 47 public school districts across the state receiving funds to support students who experience homelessness...
Healey-Driscoll Administration Awards $265,000 in Computer Science Education Grants
The Healey-Driscoll Administration will award $265,025 in grants to 9 school districts to establish and promote rigorous, engaging and...
Healey-Driscoll Administration Launches Regional Licensure Assistance Centers to Support Educator Workforce
The Healey-Driscoll Administration today announced the creation of five Regional Licensure Assistance Centers designed to help the approximately 4,000...
Healey-Driscoll Administration Expands Universal Pre-K Access in 16 School Districts
The Healey-Driscoll Administration has announced that 16 school districts are receiving $3.4 million to support their efforts to expand...
Massachusetts Graduates Lead Nation in Advanced Placement Success
Massachusetts again ranks first in the nation for the percentage of graduating high school seniors who scored a 3...
Lynn Public Schools Awarded $15,000 Financial Literacy and Implementation Grant
Lynn Public Schools has been awarded a Financial Literacy and Implementation Grant, which will enable LPS to "implement innovative...
Elementary and Secondary Education Commissioner Announces He Will Step Down Next Month
Elementary and Secondary Education Commissioner Jeffrey C. Riley announced today he plans to step down from his role in...