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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Santilli Hwy
Everett, Massachusetts 02149, US
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Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Commissioner Pedro Martinez is excited to welcome incoming Education Secretary Steve Zrike and is looking forward to working together to strengthen Massachusetts’ public K-12 system so that every student is ready for college, career and civic life. 🍎📚
✍️ The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is the key to unlocking college financial aid from federal, state, and local sources. Students and families can get resources and learn about how to get free help completing the FAFSA on our website: https://ow.ly/HK7350Yx2RE Curious about FAFSA completion rates in your district? Check DESE’s dashboard (https://ow.ly/MRh150Yx2RF) and encourage high school seniors you know to fill out the FAFSA. #MaEdu #FinancialAid MEFA Massachusetts Executive Office of Education Massachusetts Department of Higher Education
We’re accepting applications for the fiscal year 2027 Civics Teaching and Learning Grant, which supports activities related to student-led civics projects, hosting or participating in a civics project showcase, implementing curriculum, professional development, and other opportunities related to civics teaching and learning. ✍️ Districts can learn more and apply for the grant through Monday, March 30: https://ow.ly/hX9x50Yx2En #MaEdu
We’re accepting applications for the fiscal year 2027 Genocide Education Grant, which funds curriculum, professional development, and enriching learning experiences related to the history and patterns of genocide. ✍️ Districts can learn more and apply for the grant online through Monday, March 30: https://ow.ly/QFcK50Yx2BK #MaEdu
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Starting the day focused, energized and ready to learn. ☀️📚 Acting Secretary Kershaw and Project Bread visited New Bedford Public Schools to lift up the critical role school breakfast programs play in supporting student success, reducing food insecurity and grocery costs for families, and strengthening the local food system across Massachusetts. 🍳 🥞
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Today, the SkillsUSA Massachusetts State Officer Team had the opportunity to meet and enjoy lunch with Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Commissioner Pedro Martinez. Our student leaders shared their firsthand experiences in Career and Technical Education and spoke about the powerful role SkillsUSA has played in shaping their leadership skills, career pathways, and future goals. Commissioner Martinez shared some of the goals for K-12 education and together the group explored ways to connect SkillsUSA as a partner in achieving these goals. Moments like these highlight the importance of student voices and the continued investment in CTE programs that prepare the next generation of skilled professionals. A special thank you to Tri-County Regional Technical High School and Dr. Karen Maguire for hosting and your continued support and belief in the mission of SkillsUSA Massachusetts. #SkillsUSAMA #ChampionYourFuture #SkillsUSA
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If you’re a school counselor, join us for a webinar on March 12th to learn about how to implement this work-based learning tool in your school and how it aligns with MyCAP to support student success. This webinar will be presented by Jennifer Bento-Pinyoun, M.Ed., MEFA’s Director of K-12 Services, Apelila Joseph, Director of MEFA Pathway, and Joe Wyman, CCTE Liaison at Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. MEFA Pathway, MEFA’s free college and career planning website for students in grades 6-12, offers a work-based learning tool that enables high schools to connect students to real-world career experiences. Schools can showcase apprenticeships, internships, career fairs, job shadowing, and more—all in one place. Students participating in opportunities can set goals, track skill development, and receive feedback directly from their worksite supervisors, while educators gain a centralized view of every student’s work-based learning journey. Can’t make the live event? You can still register to have the recording emailed to you once the event has ended. Register at bit.ly/4kTQYTm #workbasedlearning
📚 Bold Stories, Bright Legacies Education Project: As part of Massachusetts’ 250th Anniversary commemoration, students across the Commonwealth are invited to explore, document, and share diverse perspectives from our past. Projects may take the form of essays, artwork, performances, digital media, or other creative expressions that highlight community voices and civic stories. Submission information can be found on the Mass 250 website, and educators can find handouts with guidance for integrating the project into history, civics, and ELA instruction. Submissions are due Friday, April 17: https://ow.ly/kMSy50YlYFa #MaEdu #civics #history #ELA Massachusetts Executive Office of Education
📢 The Massachusetts Education-to-Career (E2C) Research and Data Hub's annual Open Data Day is on March 11 at DESE's office in Everett! Learn more and register online: https://lnkd.in/emwgG8wa #MaEdu
Excited to host the E2C Hub's 3rd Annual Open Data Day on Wednesday, March 11 at the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education in Everett. This event is for you if you want to: 🔆 Learn about our open data vision for Massachusetts 💻 Get hands-on with education and workforce data projects 📊 Experiment with visualization, analysis, and data-informed decision-making 👊 Connect with a broad mix of data users from school districts, research and policy organizations, labor and workforce, and higher ed This event is free and welcomes all levels of data experience. View the schedule and register: https://lnkd.in/eRFzymaG
February is National Career and Technical Education Month! Here in Massachusetts, we’re expanding career-connected learning opportunities for students. 📊 More students are graduating from career technical education programs in every corner of the state. Find out what careers and industries students are exploring in this data story from the Massachusetts Education-to-Career Research and Data Hub: https://lnkd.in/emh2Rvba #CTEMonth #MaEdu Massachusetts Executive Office of Education