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Teachers across the country work hard to educate and inspire our children every day. If you’ve ever thought about pursuing this rewarding career, the Office of Educator Licensure and the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (ESE) have some resources on how to become a …Continue Reading Become a K–12 Teacher in Massachusetts
Reading aloud gives you a chance to explore new stories and spend quality time with your family. And the benefits for your kids don’t stop there — the National Education Association (NEA) points to studies showing that children who read at home are more likely …Continue Reading The Magic of Family Reading Time
Within the Bureau of Environmental Health in the Department of Public Health (DPH), the Massachusetts Food Protection Program strives to ensure a safe and wholesome food supply in the Commonwealth. A large part of this effort includes educating Massachusetts how to avoid food contamination – whether …Continue Reading National Food Safety Education Month
With the end of summer vacation just around the corner, students and parents alike begin to prepare for the upcoming school year. While kids are probably more concerned with making the last days of summer count, parents want to make sure their child is not …Continue Reading Back to School Safety Tips for Parents
The other posts in this blog series covered how to plan your move and get your driver’s license and register your vehicle. This part of the series will cover residency, employment, health care coverage, education, registering to vote, and taxes — important things to help …Continue Reading Moving to Massachusetts, Part 3: Settling In
Choosing an early education and care program means selecting a safe and nurturing environment for your child that also fits your family’s needs and schedule. Early care can also play a critical role in your child’s emotional, mental, and physical development, so it’s beneficial to …Continue Reading Massachusetts Early Education & Care Programs
National Mentoring Month, an annual campaign to recruit volunteers to mentor young people, marks its 13th anniversary this year. Recognizing the important role mentors play, National Mentoring Month aims to raise awareness of mentoring, recruit individuals to mentor, and promote the rapid growth of mentoring …Continue Reading 11 Ways to Get Involved in National Mentoring Month
Getting to drive a car is something most teens can’t wait to do. It’s an exciting milestone in one’s life and often seen as a social right of passage among peers. But along with the independence that comes with a driver’s license comes significant responsibility …Continue Reading Teen Driver Safety – Taking the Wheel
With the rising costs of higher education, earning a college degree and getting a good job after graduating can seem daunting. To help residents achieve this goal, Massachusetts provides information and resources to guide students and their families through the process of applying to college …Continue Reading College Tips for Students and Families: Applying to College and for Financial Aid
The American Nurses Association (ANA) describes nursing as “an art and a science;” it takes a unique blend of dedication, compassion, and understanding to comfort the sick and make people feel good when they’re ill or in pain. Anyone who’s spent time in the hospital …Continue Reading National Nurses Week – May 6-12
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