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ALT Graphic designed as a checklist on a stack of papers with the Massachusetts state seal at the top. The headline reads, “Governor Healey signs FY26 Fair Share Supplemental Budget.” Three checked items are listed below: “$31.2 million for Child Care Income Eligible Waitlist Reduction,” “$20 million for Literacy Launch,” and “$7.5 million for early childhood educator loan forgiveness.” A pen appears along the right side of the graphic.
ALT Massachusetts Education Secretary Steve Zrike kneels in a classroom at HCS Head Start in Holyoke, smiling and waving alongside a group of young students. Several children wave back and smile at the camera while standing in front of bookshelves filled with classroom materials, highlighting a warm and engaging early learning environment.
ALT Education Secretary Zrike in formal attire stands holding a microphone alongside a woman, both looking towards the camera in a business environment.
ALT A woman in a green shirt holds a vibrant flower, smiling behind floating bubbles.
ALT A sign displaying the word "Headstart" in bold letters against a grassy background.
ALT A group of adults with two small children smiles for a photo in front of a large statue in a park setting.
ALT Massachusetts Education Secretary Steve Zrike addresses students gathered inside the Edward M. Kennedy Institute’s Senate Chamber during DESE’s Civics Project Showcase. Viewed from behind the podium area, Zrike stands before a packed audience of students seated throughout the chamber and along the upper gallery, beneath the room’s ornate gold ceiling and historic architecture.
ALT Secretary Zrike in a suit and tie speaks with a student during the Civics Projects Showcase. An American flag and the DESE logo can be seen behind them.
ALT Massachusetts Education Secretary Steve Zrike listens as students present their civics project during DESE’s Civics Project Showcase at the Edward M. Kennedy Institute. Standing with a group of students around a presentation board, Zrike engages in conversation while students explain their research and findings in a bright exhibition space filled with project displays and participants.
ALT Massachusetts Education Secretary Steve Zrike listens as students present their civics project during DESE’s Civics Project Showcase at the Edward M. Kennedy Institute. Standing with a group of students around a presentation board, Zrike engages in conversation while students explain their research and findings in a bright exhibition space filled with project displays and participants.
ALT Graphic with a blue background featuring outlines of fruits and vegetables and large white text that reads: “Healey-Driscoll Administration announces school meals Terrific Tray winner.” Centered on the graphic is a photo of the 2026 Terrific Tray of the Year from Northampton Public Schools. The school lunch tray includes field fritters served in a pita with lettuce, tzatziki sauce, sweet potato fries, carrot sticks with hummus, an apple, diced tomatoes and onions, and a carton of low-fat milk. A gold award ribbon appears in the lower right corner of the photo. Text beneath the image reads: “2026 Terrific Tray of the Year.”
ALT Graphic featuring two smiling Early College Lowell students walking through a school building. Text overlay reads: “Healey-Driscoll Administration announces historic Early College expansion.” The graphic highlights the administration’s announcement of 29 new Early College partnerships that will expand access to college coursework and career pathways for Massachusetts high school students.
ALT Secretary Zrike in a shirt and tie speaks with two literacy instructors in a library room. Students wear headsets and work at computers behind them.
ALT A young student wearing purple headphones participates in a literacy tutoring session at a computer workstation. The student writes on a lined practice sheet while using a keyboard and monitor as part of a structured reading intervention program.
ALT A literacy tutor sits beside an elementary school student wearing headphones during a virtual reading session. The student works at a computer while the tutor observes and provides support in a classroom learning space.
ALT Education Secretary Steve Zrike speaks at a podium during the Healthy Youth Summit. A sign beside the stage reads, “You’re Part of Something Bigger — Connect with students across Massachusetts working toward healthier relationships.”
ALT Education Secretary Steve Zrike stands in a suit and speaks to a group of students seated a table during the Healthy Youth Summit. Students and attendees sit at round tables listening as blue stage lighting fills the conference hall.
ALT Education Secretary Steve Zrike speaks at the Healthy Youth Summit from a stage in front of a large screen displaying the event logo. Students and attendees sit at round tables listening as blue stage lighting fills the conference hall.