early education

Governor Baker signs FY16 Budget

Posted on Tuesday, July 21st, 2015 by Collaborative for Educational Services

Source: Martha Maloney, Collaborative for Educational Services
Date: 7/21/15

BOSTON, MA – Governor Baker’s FY16 budget has been signed for the Commonwealth. The final budget figure was $38.1 billion, with Baker’s vetoes totaling $162.8 million. Cuts relating to education that are raising concern include funding for early education and care programs, and the full day Kindergarten development grant program. According to Senate President Stan… [Read More]

On early ed, let’s not lose ground

Posted on Wednesday, April 8th, 2015 by Collaborative for Educational Services

Source: William Diehl and Desiree Lalbeharie-Josias, Hampshire Gazette
Date: 4/8/15
Link: Complete Article

NORTHAMPTON, MA — As educators working under the banner that “everyone is a learner,” recent guest columns in the Gazette on the vital importance of investing in early education programs drew our attention. We applaud Gov. Charlie Baker’s proposal to invest an additional $105 million in K-12 schools, and thank Senate President Stanley C. Rosenberg… [Read More]