Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
2023 MCAS Scores Show Progress in Math and ELA Academic Recovery
The Dept. of Elementary and Secondary Education released 2023 MCAS results for the state, showing continued academic recovery from...
DESE: Draft Health and Physical Education Framework Goes Out for Public Comment
The Board of Elementary and Secondary Education unanimously voted to send a draft updated health and physical education framework...
Massachusetts Students Again Lead Nation in Advanced Placement Success
Massachusetts ranks first in the nation for the second year in a row for the percentage of graduating high...
Massachusetts to Cover Cost of Residents’ GED and HiSET Tests
The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education is pleased to announce that the state is now covering the cost...
MA Prepares for Summer Eats Meals Program
The Healey-Driscoll Administration, in collaboration with DESE, will launch the 2023 Summer Food Service Program or Summer Eats in...
Baker-Polito Administration Announces $250 Million for Adult Education Services Over the Next Five Years, with $50 Million Awarded This Year
The Baker-Polito Administration today announced historic funding amounts to adult education providers, awarding $250 million over the next five...
MA Remains Top-Ranked State on the National Assessment of Educational Progress
Results show scores declined since 2019 both in Massachusetts and nationally The U.S. Department of Education today released state...
State of MA launches MassLinks, a virtual school option for adult education and English language instruction
The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) has announced the launch of MassLinks, the first fully virtual educational...
Massachusetts Students Lead Nation in Advanced Placement Success
For the second year in a row, Massachusetts had highest percentage of graduating class scoring a 3 or higher...
Statewide School Mask Requirement Will Be Lifted February 28
Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) Commissioner Jeffrey C. Riley announced today the statewide mask requirement for K-12...
Summer Eats Program Targets Childhood Hunger
2022 Summer Food Service Program to provide meals at no cost to tens of thousands of children The Department...
Baker-Polito Administration announces weekly at-home tests available for sudents & staff enrolled in state’s testing programs
Schools Will Have Increased Testing Resources and Flexibility to EffectivelyRespond to COVID-19 and Maintain In-Person Learning The Department...