Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
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Department overview
FormedDecember 11, 1789;235 years ago (1789-12-11) [1]
Jurisdiction Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Headquarters135 Santilli Highway
Everett, MA 02149
Department executive
  • Russell Johnston [2] , Acting Commissioner [3] [4]
Website www.doe.mass.edu

The Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE), or sometimes referred by former name the Massachusetts Department of Education, is a Pre-K through Grade 12 state education agency for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. As found under the oversight of the Governor's Executive Office of Education, the DESE is identified by the U.S. Department of Education as the preeminent public education department for Massachusetts. [5] [6] The agency has its department headquarters in Everett. [7]

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History

As outlined by the legal framework of the General Laws, the Departmental Board's Legal Authority is outlined under M.G.L. Chapter 15, Section 1E. It is governed by the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education (BESE). [8] DESE maintain's the Commonwealth of Massachusetts' Office of Educator Licensure for public education professionals under the Pre-K, elementary and secondary schooling levels. [9] [10] [11] [12]

The department is led by its own Commissioner, who manages the daily operations of the department, as well as a twelve-member departmental Board of Directors, itself chaired by the State's Secretary of Education, all of whom are appointed by the Governor of the Commonwealth and implements policies and goals for the department. [13]

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Notes

  1. ↑ "The Development of Education in Massachusetts". vc.bridgew.edu. The Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. 1930. Retrieved November 22, 2024.
  2. ↑ "Office of the Commissioner" . Retrieved November 22, 2024.
  3. ↑ Doc., Doc. "General Laws, Part I, Title II, Chapter 15: Section 1: Department; supervision of commissioner". www.malegislature.gov. Massachusetts General Laws (M.G.L.). Massachusetts General Court (MGC). Retrieved March 16, 2025.
  4. ↑ "Longtime Mass. Special ed official, Russell Johnston, named acting education chief - the Boston Globe". The Boston Globe . Retrieved December 4, 2024.
  5. ↑ Staff writers (2025). "Massachusetts Office Contacts - SEA State Education Agencies". www.ed.gov. U.S. Department of Education. Retrieved March 30, 2025.
  6. ↑ Staff writer (2025). "ELSI - Elementary and Secondary (by state)". nces.ed.gov. The Institute of Education Sciences . Retrieved March 30, 2025.
  7. ↑ writer, Staff (2025). "Contact DESE". Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. Retrieved February 29, 2012. 135 Santilli Highway, Everett, MA 02149
  8. ↑ Doc., Doc. "General Laws, Part I, Title II, Chapter 15, Section 1E: Section 1E: Board of elementary and secondary education; composition; disqualification; tenure; vacancies; chairman; expenses; meetings; student advisory and regional councils". www.malegislature.gov. Massachusetts General Laws (M.G.L.). Massachusetts General Court (MGC). Retrieved March 30, 2025.
  9. ↑ Staff writer (2025). "DESE Office of Educator Licensure". www.doe.mass.edu. Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Retrieved March 30, 2025.
  10. ↑ "Licensure Requirements". Office of Recruitment, Cultivation & Diversity Programs (RCD). www.teachboston.org. Boston Public Schools. 2025. Retrieved March 30, 2025.
  11. ↑ writer, Staff (2025). "Public Lookup for MA Educator Licenses". Mass DESE. www.elar2.com. Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Education.
  12. ↑ https://gateway.edu.state.ma.us/.{{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
  13. ↑ Staff writer (2025). "Board of Elementary and Secondary Education". Governor's Office, Boards and Commissions. boards.mass.gov. Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Retrieved March 30, 2025.

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