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Education In Massachusetts
Education in Massachusetts consists of public and private schools in the U.S. state of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Education pursuits in Massachusetts have existed from the colonial era of Massachusetts Bay Colony to the present. Outside of the current public University of Massachusetts system, and Massachusetts Community Colleges systems, are numerous public or private colleges and universities; and elementary, middle, and high schools. History Historically education has been a long established aspiration and principle of New World settlers to Massachusetts since inception, and shares much of its common initiative and foundation with the wider New England region. Timeline *On April 23, 1635 the Boston Latin School was established. *In 1636, Harvard College is established. *In 1643 the community of Dedham established the first tax-supported public school in America. *In 1890 The College Club of Boston becomes the first women's college club in the United States. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
State School
A state school, public school, or government school is a primary school, primary or secondary school that educates all students without charge. They are funded in whole or in part by taxation and operated by the government of the state. State-funded schools are global with each country showcasing distinct structures and curricula. Government-funded education spans from primary to secondary levels, covering ages 4 to 18. Alternatives to this system include homeschooling, Private school, private schools, Charter school, charter schools, and other educational options. By region and country Africa South Africa In South Africa, a state school or government school refers to a school that is state-controlled. These are officially called public schools according to the South African Schools Act of 1996, but it is a term that is not used colloquially. The Act recognised two categories of schools: public and independent. Independent schools include all private schools and schools t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Massachusetts General Laws
The Massachusetts General Laws is a codification of many of the statutes of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The Commonwealth's laws are promulgated by an elected bicameral ("two-chamber") legislative body, the Massachusetts General Court. The resulting laws—both Session Laws and General Laws—together make up the statutory law of the Commonwealth. Each bill that becomes law is given a chapter number, assigned sequentially in the chronological order of its adoption – these are the ''Session Laws''. The official publication of Session Laws for any given year is called the ''Acts and Resolves of Massachusetts'', and is compiled and published annually by the Secretary of the Commonwealth. The vast majority of Session Laws are ''Acts''. A ''Resolve'' is most typically used to establish a special commission to investigate a certain issue. ''General Laws'' are Session Laws (or sections of Session Laws) that are permanent in nature and of general application. They are codified a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Property Tax In The United States
Most local governments in the United States impose a property tax, also known as a millage rate, as a principal source of revenue. This tax may be imposed on real estate or personal property. The tax is nearly always computed as the fair market value of the property, multiplied by an assessment ratio, multiplied by a tax rate, and is generally an obligation of the owner of the property. Values are determined by local officials, and may be disputed by property owners. For the taxing authority, one advantage of the property tax over the sales tax or income tax is that the revenue always equals the tax levy, unlike the other types of taxes. The property tax typically produces the required revenue for municipalities' tax levies. One disadvantage to the taxpayer is that the tax liability is fixed, while the taxpayer's income is not. The tax is administered by the states, with all states delegating the task to its local governments. Many states impose limits on how local jurisdicti ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Massachusetts Lottery
The Massachusetts Lottery was established on September 27, 1971, following the legalization of gambling by the Massachusetts General Court, the legislature of the Commonwealth. The Lottery is administered by the Massachusetts State Lottery Commission. It is a member of the North American Association of State and Provincial Lotteries (NASPL) since 1972. As with most U.S. lotteries, lottery games in Massachusetts require players to be at least 18 years old. Drawings are broadcast on WBZ-TV (channel 4) the CBS-station in the Boston television market. Massachusetts State Lottery Commission The Massachusetts Lottery is run by the Massachusetts State Lottery Commission (MSLC). The MSLC has five members: *the Treasurer and Receiver-General of Massachusetts, who serves as Chair of the MSLC *the Secretary of the Massachusetts Department of Public Safety *the Comptroller, who serve on an ex officio basis *two other members, appointed by the Governor A Director of the Lottery is a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Joint Committee (legislative)
A joint committee is a committee made up of members of the two chambers of a bicameral legislature. In other contexts, it refers to a committee with members from more than one organization. Germany A joint committee ('' Gemeinsamer Ausschuss'') comprises both members of Bundestag (two thirds) and representatives of the '' Länder'' (one third). It exists to ensure a working legislature during a state of defense. A mediation committee (''Vermittlungsausschuss''), consisting in equal numbers of members of Bundestag and representatives of the states, facilitates compromises between Bundestag and Bundesrat in legislation - especially if the consent of Bundesrat is constitutionally required. India In India, a Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) is one type of ad hoc Parliamentary committee constituted by the Indian parliament. A Joint Parliamentary Committee is formed when a motion is adopted by one house and it is supported or agreed by the other house. Philippines A bicameral c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
General Court Of The Commonwealth Of Massachusetts
The Massachusetts General Court, formally the General Court of Massachusetts, is the state legislature of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts located in the state capital of Boston. The name "General Court" is a holdover from the earliest days of the Massachusetts Bay Colony, when the colonial assembly, in addition to making laws, sat as a judicial court of appeals. Before the adoption of the state constitution in 1780, it was called the Great and General Court, but the official title was shortened by John Adams, author of the state constitution. It is a bicameral body. The upper house is the Massachusetts Senate which is composed of 40 members. The lower body, the Massachusetts House of Representatives, has 160 members; until 1978, the state house had 240 members. It meets in the Massachusetts State House on Beacon Hill in Boston. Since 1959, Democrats have controlled both houses of the Massachusetts General Court, often by large majorities.Robert B. Hackey, ''Rethinking Healt ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Massachusetts Department Of Higher Education
Massachusetts Department of Higher Education (DHE) is a state agency of Massachusetts overseeing tertiary education. Its headquarters is in One Ashburton Place in Boston. Its Office of Student Financial Assistance is in Malden, Massachusetts, Malden. It is controlled by the Massachusetts Board of Higher Education (BHE), which has thirteen memberhttps://boards.mass.gov/detail/160484/board-of-higher-education] and is itself a state agency. See also * Education in Massachusetts * List of colleges and universities in Massachusetts * List of research universities in the United States * Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education * Center for Measuring University Performance * College Entrance Examination Board (CEEB) * New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC) * New England Board of Hig ...[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Massachusetts Department Of Elementary And Secondary Education
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 of Massachusetts, Governor's Education in Massachusetts#Governance, Executive Office of Education, the DESE is identified by the U.S. Department of Education as the preeminent public education department for Massachusetts. The agency has its department headquarters in Everett, Massachusetts, Everett. History Governance and legal provisions 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 Massachusetts Board of Elementary and Secondary Education, Board of Elementary and Secondary Education (BESE). DESE maintain's the Commonwealth of Massachusetts' Office of Educator Licensur ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Massachusetts Department Of Early Education And Care
The Department of Early Education and Care (ECC), or sometimes referred by former name the Department of Early Education, is an infant/toddler, preschool and family care state education agency for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. As found under the oversight of the Governor's Executive Office of Education. 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. The agency has its headquarters in the Financial District in downtown Boston. Plus five further regional offices sited across the Commonwealth. (As of 2025 regionally in: Lawrence, Quincy, Springfield, Taunton, and Worcester.) Other departmental precepts and mandates of Mass. DEEC involve the areas of: Adoption Agency Licensing, Child Care Resources (and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Governor Of Massachusetts
The governor of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts is the head of government of the Commonwealth (U.S. state), Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The governor is the chief executive, head of the state cabinet and the commander-in-chief of the commonwealth's Massachusetts National Guard, military forces. Massachusetts has a Republicanism, republican system of government that is akin to a presidential system. The governor acts as the head of government while having a distinct role from that of the Massachusetts General Court, legislative branch. The governor has far-reaching political obligations, including ceremonial and political duties. The governor also signs bills into law and has Veto, veto power. The governor is a member of the Massachusetts Governor's Council, a popularly elected council with eight members who provide advice and consent on certain legal matters and appointments. Beginning with the Massachusetts Bay Colony, Massachusetts Bay Company in 1629, the role of the gove ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Government Of Massachusetts
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts is governed by a set of political tenets laid down in its state constitution. Legislative power is held by the bicameral General Court, which is composed of the Senate and House of Representatives. The governor exercises executive power with other independently elected officers: the Attorney General, Secretary of the Commonwealth, and Auditor. The state's judicial power rests in the Supreme Judicial Court, which manages its court system. Cities and towns act through local governmental bodies to the extent that they are authorized by the Commonwealth on local issues, including limited home-rule authority. Although most county governments were abolished during the 1990s and 2000s, a handful remain. Massachusetts' capital city is Boston. The seat of power is in Beacon Hill, home of the legislative and executive branches. The Supreme Judicial Court is in nearby Pemberton Hill. Federal government Congressional delegation For Congressi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Secretary Of Education
An education ministry is a national or subnational government agency politically responsible for education. Various other names are commonly used to identify such agencies, such as Ministry of Education, Department of Education, and Ministry of Public Education, and the head of such an agency may be a minister of education or secretary of education. Such agencies typically address educational concerns such as the quality of schools or standardization of curriculum. The first such ministry ever is considered to be the Commission of National Education (, ), founded in 1773 in the Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth. Following is a list of education ministries by country: Africa * Ministry of National Education (Algeria) * Ministry of Education (Egypt) * Ministry of Education (Ethiopia) * Ministry of Education (Ghana) * Ministry of Education (Kenya) * Ministry of Education (Namibia) * Nigeria: :* Federal Ministry of Education (Nigeria) :* Rivers State: Rivers State Ministry o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
