BOSTON – The Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) recently announced grants to school districts across Massachusetts which included Worcester, Shrewsbury, and Millbury.
Four fiscal year 2024 grants were issued to local school districts.
The Targeted Assistance Grant assists underperforming schools in supporting the implementation of different needs identified in the district
prioritization process.
- Worcester Public Schools: $400,000
The Innovation Career Pathways Planning Grant provides planning resources to LEAs committed to seeking Innovation Career Pathway designation from DESE in Spring 2024. Innovation Career Pathways are designed to give students coursework and experience in a specific high-demand industry, such as information technology, engineering, healthcare, life sciences and advanced manufacturing.
- Shrewsbury: $25,000
The Innovation Pathways Implementation and Support Grant supports districts in their plan to implement Innovation Pathway programs in a way such that the curriculum meets all standards laid out by the DESE.
- Millbury Public Schools: $75,000
- Worcester Public Schools: $50,000
The Building Capacity for High-Quality Instruction Through EdTech grant program supports school
districts in leveraging technology to support and enhance their education programs.
- Worcester: $55.000
“I’m thrilled to hear that the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education has selected Millbury, Shrewsbury, and Worcester Public Schools to receive these generous grants,” said State Senator Michael Moore. “By extending these funds, the Commonwealth is helping make sure every student has the opportunity to learn in the way that works for them – setting them up for a lifetime of success.”
