Massachusetts Executive Office of Education

This week, the Secretary and our Commissioners wanted to lift up things they are grateful for. Commissioner Ortega of the MA Department of Higher Education is grateful that he met Sean, a student from one of the UMass campuses, who lifted up the importance of food security at our colleges and universities! ????

What Thanksgiving food are you excited for? ???? Secretary Tutwiler is ready for mac 'n cheese ??? Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care Commissioner Kershaw is excited to eat fennel + rice stuffing ?? MA Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Acting Commissioner Johnston likes a cheeseball to kick things off ?? MA Department of Higher Education Commissioner Ortega is going to enjoy tamales

#MassApprenticeshipWeek ended in style: our Department of Elementary and Secondary Education and The Massachusetts Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development (EOLWD) announced yesterday MA’s 1st Registered K-12 Teacher Apprenticeship Program to diversify and strengthen the educator pipeline. We made the announcement at Durfee High School in Fall River where students are getting hands on career training ???????????? #Apprenticeship #K12Education

We're so grateful to the health care professionals who provide the best possible care. ?????? Now thanks to over $1M in state funds, Middlesex Community College will educate and train 100+ students pursuing health care careers each year in their new Nursing Simulation Lab.

???Join Our Team as a Benefits Coordinator! The Executive Office of Education is seeking a?dynamic and experienced Benefits Coordinator?to support our mission of ensuring all children, youth, and families thrive socially, academically, and economically. This is your opportunity to join a team committed to equity, inclusion, and fostering a workplace where everyone feels valued. As the Benefits Coordinator, you’ll: ??Lead efforts in benefits, FMLA/PFML leaves, ADA accommodations, and workers' compensation. ??Serve as a key HR resource for agencies like DESE, DHE, EEC, and Children’s Trust. ??Be the go-to for employee benefits and policy orientation. ??Coordinate essential programs like PRP nominations, GIC open enrollment, and more. ???Your strengths in benefits administration, employee engagement, and inclusivity will make a lasting impact! ???Apply today:?Benefits Coordinator?-?(240009IX) Let’s work together to make a difference! https://lnkd.in/exsmqadF

You can learn, earn, and succeed in a Registered Apprenticeship Program - especially if you are thinking about becoming an educator! ?????????? Learn more at https://lnkd.in/escmA_2g #MassApprenticeshipWeek

Today OneGoal's partnership summit emphasized an important theme: Now is the Time! The moment calls for advancement and transformation and Massachusetts stands ready to meet this moment for all students.

Secretary Tutwiler, Massachusetts Executive Office of Economic Development (EOED) Rural Affairs Director Anne Gobi and local legislators toured different pre-k classrooms at East Brookfield Elementary. Sec Tutwiler loved seeing the partnerships for the younger learners and high school students studying to be educators in action.

This year's theme for #MassSTEMWeek was #STEMStartsNow and Massachusetts Girls in Trades drives this home each and every day, encouraging female career and technical education students to pursue careers in the building trades. ??????♀??????????

Boston’s O'Donnell Elementary is one of 10 Mass. schools recognized for greatly reducing its chronic absenteeism rate. When children attend school, they're surrounded by classmates, teachers and counselors, with access to meals, activities and fun. Your presence is powerful!