麻州教育廳在Somerville 啟動普及學前教育路演

（Boston Orange 摘譯）麻州教育廳5月13日在Somerville宣佈，今年春秋2季將深入地方，展開一系列的「普及學前教育路演 （Universal Pre-K Access Road Show）」，和地方上的教育工作者座談，闡述州政府刻正推動的「麻州學前教育合作計劃（Commonwealth Preschool Partnership Initiative，簡稱CPPI）」。

麻州教育廳廳長Patrick Tutwiler博士和早期教育和護理局局長Amy Kershaw，以及麻州和地方市鎮的教育長官，13日一起到「尚莫維爾為幼兒合作 （Somerville Partnership for Young Children）」參訪，踏上路演第一站。

Patrick Tutwiler博士強調，高質量的學前教育對家庭和縮小學習差距來說很重要，麻州政府正致力擴大辦理可負擔的高質量學前教育，竭力讓更多麻州居民享有這樣的教育。路演活動旨在探訪各社區內在辦理學前教育上，都有些什麼樣的創新做法，可以合作推廣，同時也從地方人士那兒學習如何使學前教育更為公平、有效。

CCPI是麻州政府「學前教育議程門戶 （Gateway to Pre-K Agenda）」的關鍵組成部分，以資金支持公立學校和社區合作夥伴互相合作支援模式來辦理學前教育，以增加可負擔學前教育的覆蓋範圍，確保家庭在可負擔狀況下，持續不間斷的讓年幼子女得到高品質學前教育。

去年以來，麻州經由103個早期教育提供者，在30個社區內為3249名幼童，提供了可負擔的學前教育。麻州州長奚莉(Maura healey)的2026會計年度預算，以及相關的公平份額（Fair Share）補充預算，為CPPI提撥了2500萬美元，還計劃在未來3年內繼續擴大辦理。

Healey-Driscoll Administration Kicks Off Universal Pre-K 
Road Show in Somerville

SOMERVILLE — The Healey-Driscoll Administration today announced a series of community visits across Massachusetts throughout the spring and summer to spotlight innovative preschool programs supported by the Commonwealth Preschool Partnership Initiative (CPPI) and celebrate communities expanding access to high-quality early education for children and families.

Early Education and Care Commissioner Amy Kershaw and other state and local education leaders began the Universal Pre-K Access Road Show with a stop at Somerville Partnership for Young Children. The Commissioner’s visits will include classroom tours and roundtable discussions with local educators and administrators who are creating strong early learning foundations in their communities.

“As a former superintendent, I know how important access to high-quality preschool is for families and for closing the learning gap before kids enter kindergarten. That’s why we have been focused on expanding access to affordable, high-quality preschool, especially in Gateway Cities and rural communities across the state,” said Secretary of Education Dr. Patrick Tutwiler. “We want to lift up how local communities are working together to provide access to preschool across public and community-based programs, lowering costs for families and helping parents stay in or return to the workforce.”

“These visits are about recognizing the incredible and innovative partnerships in our communities that are enabling increased access to preschool and learning directly from local leaders who are helping to make preschool more equitable and effective for all,” said Early Education and Care Commissioner Amy Kershaw. “Somerville has been a leader in aligning preschool experiences with public education, and we're excited to start here and take these stories across the state.”

CPPI is a key component of the administration’s Gateway to Pre-K Agenda and focuses on expanding access to affordable, high-quality preschool across Massachusetts, with a particular focus on the state's 26 Gateway Cities and rural communities. The CPPI grant program enables preschool experiences for three- and four-year-olds by funding locally driven partnerships between school districts and community-based early education providers. Currently, CPPI supports 30 communities statewide, reaching 3,249 children in 217 classrooms across 103 early education providers. CPPI classrooms are primarily located in community-based settings, with 80% of children enrolled in center-based or family child care programs.

In Somerville, CPPI funding has supported a mixed-delivery preschool model that leverages both public schools and community partners to increase access and ensure program continuity for families. Somerville Partnership for Young Children leads a network of licensed early education and care providers through the CPPI grant program to increase access to early childhood education programs for Somerville families and improve the quality of Somerville’s local early childhood education system.

“We rely on the Somerville Partnership for Young Children to provide high-quality early childhood experiences that set the foundation for long-term academic and social-emotional success,” said Somerville Public Schools Superintendent Rubén Carmona. “Thanks to the consistent and generous CPPI grant funding from the Department of Early Education and Care, Somerville is able to invest in innovative and collaborative early learning opportunities that benefit our entire community.”

Governor Healey’s FY26 budget and related Fair Share supplemental budget funds CPPI at $25 million for FY26, with additional funding to expand access over 3 years. The expansion would allow CPPI to reach the remaining 7 Gateway Cities not currently funded, as well as enable 12 current grantees move to full implementation. In total, funding would be available for 37 districts to continue efforts to create systemic alignment and coordination, strategic expansion, and efficient investments to make on-the-ground progress towards the goal of universal access to preschool in the Commonwealth.

EEC intends to release opportunities to apply for CPPI grants in FY26 through a staged process subject to the availability of funding. Learn more about CPPI at Mass.gov/CPPI.

CITY OF BOSTON AWARDS THREE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATIONS WITH GREEN RETROFIT FUNDING TO SUPPORT DECARBONIZATION

CITY OF BOSTON AWARDS THREE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATIONS WITH GREEN RETROFIT FUNDING TO SUPPORT DECARBONIZATION

BOSTON – Tuesday, May 13, 2025 – Mayor Michelle Wu and the City of Boston’s Environment Department have announced the first round of awardees for the Equitable Emissions Investment Fund (EEIF), totaling $750,250. These funds will support building decarbonization projects in affordable housing, addressing both greenhouse gas emissions and the disproportionate impact of air pollution. The awardees are the Codman Square Neighborhood Development Corporation, the Dorchester Bay Economic Development Corporation, and the Fenway Community Development Corporation. The EEIF was established under the Building Emissions Reduction and Disclosure Ordinance (BERDO), and created for the support, implementation, and administration of local building-carbon abatement projects. The EEIF was seeded with $3.5 million from the City’s operating budget, with the purpose of funding building-decarbonization projects that benefit Environmental Justice neighborhoods to ensure an equitable advancement towards Boston’s emission reduction goals. 

“Boston’s commitment to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050 relies on innovative solutions like the Equitable Emissions Investment Fund,” said Mayor Michelle Wu. “These grants reflect our focus on creating a healthier, more equitable city, prioritizing investments in communities that are most affected by the impacts of climate change.”

Following a rigorous review process, these three projects were selected for funding. The Codman Square Neighborhood Development Corporation will receive $255,000 for its “Advancing Building Decarbonization at Washington Columbia I and II” project. This funding will support comprehensive decarbonization plans for two affordable housing developments, benefitting low-income tenants. The Dorchester Bay Economic Development Corporation will receive $250,000 for the "Dorchester Bay Solar for Residents" project, which will install solar panels on affordable housing and allocate approximately 15% of the solar-generated energy to directly benefit the lowest-income tenants. The Fenway Community Development Corporation will receive $245,250 for the "Burbank Gardens Zero-Over-Time Decarbonization" initiative, focusing on near-term decarbonization measures for an affordable housing building, including tenant engagement and leveraging complementary funding from the state’s Climate Ready Housing program administered by LISC. Combined, these projects will significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions while directly improving air quality, energy efficiency, and tenant well-being. The estimated emissions reductions from these projects are expected to be the equivalent of taking 64 gas powered cars off the road each year. The next round of applications to receive funding through the EEIF is currently open and will close on May 30, 2025.

“The Equitable Emissions Investment Fund exemplifies how we can accelerate decarbonization while centering equity and community benefits,” said Brian Swett, Chief Climate Officer. “Alternative compliance payments from BERDO regulated buildings into the EEIF are an excellent way for building owners to contribute to city emissions reductions near term as they map out their own pathways to decarbonization by 2050. These grants highlight Boston’s dedication to innovative and inclusive climate solutions.”

"Mayor Wu is a leader who has always shown that climate action is about improving lives,” said Mark Watts, Executive Director of C40. “Boston’s building performance standard is part of the global solution to climate change and delivers tangible benefits to local communities - from reducing energy costs to creating jobs. C40 Cities is proud to work with Boston and share best practice climate solutions with cities around the world to accelerate the transition to a safe and sustainable future for all."

In 2021, the BERDO amendments were unanimously approved by the Boston City Council with the goal of significantly reducing greenhouse gas emissions, encouraging efficient use of energy and water, and developing investments in a green economy. BERDO sets emissions limits and reporting requirements for non-residential buildings greater than or equal to 20,000 square feet and residential buildings that have 15 units or more. The ordinance also established the BERDO Review Board, a nine-member body which is responsible for many of the implementation decisions of BERDO. This group also reads, evaluates, and determines which projects are selected for funding through the EEIF. This group has been established with community representation to increase accountability and transparency. In order for buildings to reduce their emissions, building owners may choose to carry out: energy efficiency improvements, switch to clean, efficient and electric heating systems, or fossil fuel free systems, purchase clean energy, and/or make alternative compliance payments into the Equitable Emissions Investment Fund. Building owners must reduce emissions from their buildings below a sector-specific emissions standard, or limit, and all buildings are expected to reach net-zero by 2050. Buildings must begin complying with these emissions limits in 2025 or 2030 depending on their size. 

“The success of the Equitable Emissions Investment Fund is a testament to the dedication and collaboration of countless stakeholders—from community leaders and advocacy groups to the BERDO Review Board and City staff,” said Hannah Payne, Director of Carbon Neutrality. “Their collective work ensures that Boston’s decarbonization efforts are both impactful and equitable, prioritizing the needs of Environmental Justice populations while making significant strides toward our net-zero goals.”

“This first round of Equitable Emissions Investment Fund grants is a powerful example of how BERDO can drive real, community-centered climate progress,” said Jessica Boatright, Chair of the BERDO Review Board. “By directing funding toward affordable housing in Environmental Justice neighborhoods, we’re not just reducing emissions — we’re also supporting healthier homes, lowering energy burdens, and building a more equitable city.”

"We are thrilled to be able to use Equitable Emissions Investment Fund to support energy saving improvements supporting 326 residential units at our Washington Columbia I &II projects,” said Gail Latimore, Executive Director of the Codman Square Neighborhood Development Corporation. “The improvements include air sealing, water fixture upgrades and an innovative system that will install drain water heat recovery pipes within most of our 12 buildings. We are very grateful for this opportunity.” 

“We deeply appreciate the City of Boston’s support in funding this critical solar panel initiative, which will not only help reduce emissions but also lower energy costs for our residents, many of whom are on the frontlines of climate change,” said Kimberly R. Lyle, CEO of Dorchester Bay EDC. “This project reflects DBEDC’s commitment to climate justice and mitigating climate harms by reducing emissions and reinvesting savings into programs that create opportunities for our neighbors to thrive—such as building more affordable, energy-efficient housing and training for green jobs. It is a meaningful step toward a healthier, more equitable, and sustainable future for our community.” 

"We are grateful to have received an award from the Equitable Emissions Investment Fund which will allow us to implement crucial energy saving measures and set us on a path to achieve net-zero in the coming years at Burbank Gardens, a 52-unit 100% income restricted property the Fenway,” said Suneeth John, Fenway CDC's Deputy Director and Head of Real Estate. “Fenway CDC is committed to innovative climate preparedness work; this grant is an important step in that direction."

The ordinance was originally passed in May 2013, and required large buildings to report their energy and water use to the City of Boston every year. The amended ordinance is the single most impactful initiative to curb Boston’s carbon emissions. Building owners or managers who are looking for technical support in complying with BERDO can contact retrofit@boston.gov.

麻州教育廳早期教育及照顧委員會3名委員宣誓就任

 Healey-Driscoll Administration Swears in Members of Early Education and Care Board

 

 

BOSTON – Massachusetts Secretary of Education Patrick Tutwiler swore in three reappointed members to the Board of Early Education and Care today. This included Board Chair Paul Belsito, member at large Jamella Lee and parent/guardian member Nicki Ruiz de Luzuriaga. The Board of Early Education and Care sets policies and regulations related to the state’s early education and care programs and services.

 

“As a member of the Board of Early Education and Care, I have had the privilege of working with Chair Belsito, Nicki Ruiz de Luzuriaga and Jamella Lee. Together, the Board and Administration have made progress our joint efforts in providing all Massachusetts families with affordable and accessible early education and care,” said Secretary of Education Dr. Patrick Tutwiler. “It was an honor to swear them in today and I look forward to continuing the work together.”

 

“I am grateful for Chair Belsito’s leadership and EEC’s partnership with the Board. We made significant, nation leading efforts this year, including significant improvements to our Child Care Financial Assistance programs, as well as transformative changes to our rates for child care providers,” saidEarly Education and Care Commissioner Amy Kershaw. “I am excited to continue these efforts with Paul as our Chair and am grateful for the ongoing commitment and critical voices of Board members Jamella Lee and Nicki Ruiz de Luzuriaga.”

 

In April 2023, the Board of Early Education and Care unanimously approved the Department of Early Education and Care’s (EEC) revised Child Care Financial Assistance regulations for promulgation. The updated regulations and policies simplified the application process for parents, reduced paperwork for families and early education programs, and better support families experiencing homeless, families with disabilities and families facing domestic violence.

 

Further, in January 2024, the Board unanimously approvedEEC’s transformative changes to how the state reimburses early education and care providers who accept child care financial assistance, known as rates. These changes made significant progress on addressing long-standing inequities in rate amounts by geographic region and age group of children served. It also made Massachusetts one of the first states to use the cost of providing care as a metric for setting rates, using this metric for the first time.

 

“I am honored to continue serving as Chair of the Board of Early Education and Care. Our collective commitment to ensuring every child in Massachusetts has access to high-quality early education is unwavering. The recent advancements in financial assistance and provider reimbursement policies reflect our team’s dedication to equity and excellence in early childhood education. I look forward to building on this progress with my colleagues on the board, and in partnership with the department and the Healey-Driscoll Administration,” said Paul Belsito, Chair of the Board of Early Education and Care.

 

"It is an honor to continue to serve on the MA EEC Board. The investments in and commitment to early education and care by the Healey-Driscoll administration, legislature, EEC staff, providers, partners, parents, and board is a beautiful example of a state that understands that the measure of the soul of our society is how we treat our most vulnerable - our youngest learners. For this, I am grateful and hopeful for the future of MA," saidJamella Lee, Board of Early Education and Care Member at Large.

 

"It has been my great honor to represent the voices of parents and guardians on the Board of Early Education and Care. I look forward to continuing this vital work of ensuring access to quality care for more children across the Commonwealth in partnership with Secretary Tutwiler, Commissioner Kershaw, and the Healey-Driscoll administration," said Nicki Ruiz de Luzuriaga, Board of Early Education and Care Parent/Guardian Member.

 

Learn more about the Board of Early Education and Care and the members’full bios.

 

Bios

 

Paul Belsito, Board Chair

Paul Belsito is the Executive Director of the Irene E. & George A. Davis Foundation and works to advance the Foundation’s work and mission in Hampden County and reaffirm the Foundation’s commitment to excellence, innovation, and equity in education. Paul has served on several boards and commissions over his career and currently serves on the Board of Educare Springfield, the board of advisors for the Massachusetts Business Alliance for Education and a member of the steering committee of the Early Childhood Funder Collaborative. Committed to racial and gender equity, he is an alum of Capital Collaborative, a program of Camelback Ventures, which brings together leading philanthropists across the country to deepen their commitment to equitable grantmaking.

 

Jamella Lee, Member at large

Jamella worked at Jumpstart for the past five years, as VP of People & Culture and Chief People Office, providing human capital leadership to the organization as it sought to build a more equitable education system for young children. Prior to these roles, she managed the Clinton Democracy Fellowship at City Year in South Africa, worked as vice president at the Ohio Charter School Association and Concept Schools in Chicago and served as chair of the Global Studies and Service Department and dean of Global and Diversity Education at the Taft School. Previously she had also served in many roles throughout her career, including as a service leader and elementary and literacy teacher. Jamella earned a bachelor’s degree from the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Cornell University and her master’s at the Harvard Graduate School of Education. She received her Juris Doctor at the Ohio State University Moritz College of Law and received numerous awards from the University and Columbus Bar Foundation.

Nicki Ruiz de Luzuriaga, Parent/Guardian member

Nicki Ruiz de Luzuriaga will be starting as Chief Development Officer at the national organization MENTOR later this month, after working at Economic Mobility Pathways (EMPath) for 15 years. At EMPath, Nicki served as the Vice President of Institutional Advancement. She focused much of her work at the organization on children’s and family issues, with a particular interest in the interdependence of family members in moving out of poverty. She led the development of EMPath’s intergenerational model, The Intergen Project, and co-authored a brief on the theory and practice of intergenerational antipoverty efforts. She also has a strong interest in coaching, both as a vehicle for economic mobility and to develop staff who are serving families. Before joining EMPath, she developed children’s programming at various for-profit and nonprofit organizations and became very interested in how poverty affects children and youth. Nicki completed a master’s in public administration at the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University, where she was awarded a Gleitsman Fellowship through the Center for Public Leadership. She was born and raised in Massachusetts, and currently lives in East Boston with her partner and their two young children.

麻州政府投資300萬元支持早期教育人力培訓

 Healey-Driscoll Administration Investing $3 Million to Support

Early Education Workforce Pipeline and Apprenticeships

 

State Boosting Economic Mobility Pathways for Early Childhood Educators During

Teacher Appreciation Week

 

BOSTON — The Healey-Driscoll Administration announced today that the Department of Early Education and Care (EEC) has opened a request for responses (RFR) to support existing early childhood apprenticeship programs and fund additional regional intermediaries for center-based and family child care programs. Intermediaries will support workforce development pathways, including apprenticeship programs, in recruiting apprentices and connecting them to employers, as well as assisting in the administrative tasks of managing pathways and requirements for registering programs. Further, intermediaries can provide participating child care program employers with funding to cover mentor stipends and wages for apprentices. The administration is investing $10 million in federal funds through the end of 2026 for this, with $3 million available in this RFR.

 

“Strengthening and expanding apprenticeships is an important part of our efforts to support and grow the early education and care workforce, increasing opportunities for hands-on training and hard skill development,” said Governor Maura Healey. “Child care plays an essential role in driving the state’s economy and competitiveness forward, which is why our administration has placed a high priority on expanding access to affordable, high-quality child care. I am thrilled to see these partnerships at work, boosting the pipeline of high-quality early education professionals.”

 

“Our administration is fully committed to supporting and expanding the early education workforce. When programs have a consistent and highly skilled workforce, they can offer better care to even more families. Improving opportunities for the early education and care workforce is directly related to our goal of improving access to affordable, quality child care for Massachusetts’ youngest children and their families,” said Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll.

 

Governor Healey’s Executive Order 625 established an Early Education and Child Care Task Force that is chaired by the Secretaries of Education, Labor and Workforce Development, and Economic Development. One area of focus for the task force is identifying strategies to recruit, train, upskill, and retain members of the child care workforce, including by expanding apprenticeship initiatives, higher education programs, and training opportunities. These efforts build on the Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development’s recent announcement that included funding six center-based early education registered apprenticeship programs.

 

“Education doesn’t start at kindergarten – it starts at birth. Child care educators are critical to ensuring our youngest learners receive the highest quality education they deserve, setting them up for school and lifetime success. These new opportunities will support job seekers passionate about early childhood education to gain the skills and experience they need to join the field and meet their economic mobility goals. By investing in our educators and children, the Healey-Driscoll Administration is investing in the future of the Commonwealth,” said Secretary of Education Dr. Patrick Tutwiler.  

 

“Building a pipeline of skilled educators is a key component of the Healey-Driscoll Administration’s ‘whole-of-government’ strategy to strengthen the state’s early childhood education system,” said Secretary of Labor and Workforce Development Lauren Jones. “Expanding and scaling effective registered apprenticeship programs will be key to investing in the talent we need and developing the infrastructure that is so critical for workers, jobseekers, and employers in every region of Massachusetts.”

 

Throughout 2023 and 2024, EEC conducted a series of listening sessions with registered apprenticeship programs, professional development entities and child care programs to identify opportunities for the state to bolster these types of supported pathways. This RFR aims to support and expand upon these types of programs in alignment with the feedback the agency has received and work of the Task Force. This includes a particular focus on expanding opportunities to support family child care workforce development pathways.

 

“Apprenticeship models are a key part of strengthening the early education and care profession – supporting people to earn while they learn. We have been working with the Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development and early childhood leaders across the state to promote and expand apprenticeship opportunities as a key strategy to build the pipeline of new staff joining the field,” said Early Education and Care Commissioner Amy Kershaw. “Today’s announced RFR will help move forward our joint efforts to recruit and retain qualified educators, while also promoting their economic mobility, leading to improved access to high-quality child care for Massachusetts’ youngest children and their families.” 

 

“Apprenticeship offers a proven model to develop and diversify talent pipelines to meet the needs of our child care workforce,” said Josh Cutler, Undersecretary for Apprenticeship, Work-Based Learning, and Policy. “Through our Division of Apprentice Standards, we are pleased to partner with the Department of Early Education and Care to support this expansion of registered apprenticeship programs in early childhood education.”

 

Apprenticeship programs are an effective workforce development model that provide mentor-supported on-the-job training, relevant technical instruction, paid work experience, and an industry recognized credential upon completion. These programs are a key strategy for both improving the quality of early-career educators and expanding the pipeline of educators and mentors. 

中華表演藝術基金會「向貝多芬致敬』音樂會

             （Boston Orange）中華表演藝術基金會的『向貝多芬致敬』音樂會，5月3日晚在300多名觀眾熱烈鼓掌，大讚小提琴家林以信 (Joseph Lin)，鋼琴家 黃海倫 (Helen Huang)，大提琴家 Raman Ramakrishnan，中提琴家 黃心芸 (Hsin-Yun Huang) 和小提琴家 Claire Bourg等5名音樂家演出超凡中圓滿落幕。

            這是中華表演藝術基金會第36屆音樂季的第4場音樂會，前述5名音樂家在新英格蘭音樂學院的喬丹音樂廳 (Jordan Hall) ，演奏了貝多芬的小提琴奏鳴曲第10號 G大調，作品96，弦樂四重奏第11號 F小調，作品95（《嚴肅曲》，鋼琴三重奏第7號 B大調，作品97（《大公爵》）等3部傑作。

            5位音樂家，各有來頭。

小提琴家林以信畢業於哈佛大學，2001年曾贏得Michael Hill 國際小提琴比賽一等獎，2011年獲選為茱莉雅弦樂四重奏的第一小提琴，並在該校任教。

鋼琴家黃海倫13歲時就獲得艾佛瑞‧費雪事業獎 (Avery Fisher Career Grant)， 並成為該獎最年輕得。1997年曾和馬友友等名家在韓國演出，2004年從茱莉亞音樂學院畢業，其後取得耶魯大學碩士學位。經常往返歐美，應邀演出。

大提琴家 Raman Ramakrishnan 是 Horszowski 三重奏和 Daedalus 四重奏的創始成員。目前是波士頓室內樂協會 (Boston Chamber Music Society) 成員，在巴德 (Bard) 學院音樂學院任教。

中提琴家黃心芸同時在柯蒂斯 (Curtis) 音樂學院和茱莉亞 (Juilliard) 音樂學院擔任中提琴教教授，是柏林廣播電台樂團、東京愛樂樂團、倫敦交響樂團等世界頂級樂團的固定獨奏家，經常出現在世界上最負盛名的音樂廳，已是當代主要中提琴家之一，

小提琴家 Claire Bourg 畢業於新英格蘭音樂學院、柯蒂斯音樂學院, 和茱莉亞音樂學院，曾受教於林以信，目前在紐約CUNY攻讀音樂博士。

            他們這5位音樂家當晚演奏的曲目，展現了貝多芬生活中的轉折時期，帶給聽眾一段豐富而迷人的音樂旅程。整個音樂會充滿了奇妙、激動和難忘的瞬間，不僅觀眾們掌聲久久不歇，包括 Miriam Fried, Paul Biss, Benjamin Zander, Mark Churchill, Lynn Chang, Gloria Chien, Soovin Kim, Channing Yu, Benoit Rolland, Sergey Schepkin, Bruce Brubaker等當日出席的多位著名音樂家，也都高度讚揚5名音樂家的演出。

            《波士頓音樂情報(The Boston Musical Intelligencer) 》的樂評 Stephen Wigler  極為稱許這場音樂會，詳細品評了音樂家們演奏的每一首曲目。他寫道：「林以信與黃海倫合作演奏的《第96號奏鳴曲》幾乎無可挑剔。這是一場最頂級的室內樂演出：真正平等的合作關係，時而生動激昂（第一樂章），時而親密溫柔、宛如莫札特, 嬉戲地起舞（諧謔曲), 最後一樂章則充滿堅定的喜劇色彩。」

音樂會後的慶祝酒會，有超過 40 位跨代知名音樂家齊聚一堂，向他們表示祝賀。

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Brian Shortsleeve宣佈參選麻州州長 2026至少3人競逐

  （Boston Orange 摘譯）查理貝克 （Charlie Baker）時代曾任麻州地鐵 （MBTA）總經理的Brian Shortsleeve，5月12日宣佈加入麻州州長選戰。2026年的州長選舉，現在有2名共和黨籍，1名民主黨籍的共3人參選。

Brian Shortsleeve 表示，麻州“需要扭轉局面”，他在ＭBTA的工作經驗，證明他能夠把削減成本的思維，帶進州政府大樓。他和3月宣佈參選的另一名共和黨人，也是查理貝克時代內閣首長的Mike Kennealy都是第一次參選。

現年52歲，住在Barnstable的Brian Shortsleeve去年曾非正式地說他支持美國總統川普（Donald Trump），是一位風險投資家和前海軍陸戰隊軍官， 2015年被查理貝克任命為MBTA的首席管理官，並在一年後成為總經理。並於2017年辭去總經理職務，然後在MBTA董事會任職三年。

在MBTA任職期間，他處理了預算缺口，幫助復興了綠線延伸項目，並推動了幾個部門的私有化。

Shortsleeve在競選宣言中強調他在MBTA的工作成績，並列舉他將探索削減州政府開支的方法，包括州的Medicaid計劃。此外，他還計劃撤銷有爭議的分區法，並推動廣泛的減稅。

Shortsleeve表示，他的重點是麻州，而不是聯邦政治。他間接表示支持特朗普，但拒絕透露是否會尋求與特朗普白宮建立更好的關係。他強調選民希望有人能夠奪回州政府（Beacon Hill）。

Shortsleeve還批評現任州長Maura Healey處理緊急庇護系統的做法，並表示他將解決“移民危機和Healy的庇護州政策”。他承諾將專注於降低人們的能源成本。

麻州民主黨為此特地發表聲明，指Shortsleeve是又一名川普支持者，在川普競選總統時投票給川普，還在川普的忠實支持者Ron DeSantis參選總統時，擔任競選委員會主席，將不會反對川普的剝奪老年人，婦女及兒童的醫療健保，停止治療癌症和阿茲海默症的研究，發動關稅戰，導致所有人得承擔成本上漲成果等政策。

麻州民主黨主席Steve Kerrigan認為，Shortsleeve在MBTA任職期間管理不善，慢速區，車輛及軌道故障頻仍，但是麻州在現任州長Maura Healey，以及現任MBTA總經理伍偉華的治理下，首次掃除了慢速區。Shortsleeve如果當州長，將是麻州的一場災難。

Healey-Driscoll Administration Awards $6.8 Million to Train and Place Over 1,100 Workers in Industries Statewide

 Healey-Driscoll Administration Awards $6.8 Million to Train and Place Over 1,100 Workers in Industries Statewide  

Workforce development funding will train, upskill, and hire untapped talent in health care, life sciences, technology, construction, and more   

 

BOSTON — The Healey-Driscoll Administration today announced $6.8 million in workforce development grant funding for 15 initiatives across Massachusetts, representing partnerships with employers, training providers, and regional collaborators to train, upskill, and provide job placement for 1,112 workers for in-demand occupations in health care, education, finance and more. 

The Senator Kenneth J. Donnelly Workforce Success Grants are funded by the Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development (EOLWD) and administered by Commonwealth Corporation through the state’s Workforce Competitiveness Trust Fund. Each awarded grant aims to close the skills gap, increase access to good-paying jobs for unemployed and underemployed residents, and strengthen productivity and workforce needs among employers in regions throughout Massachusetts. Workforce Success grants fund job training and job placement for untapped talent and also upskilling programs for incumbent workers. Among the 15 awarded grants, nine grants are also dedicating efforts to incorporate English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) in planned job training—an effort to strengthen vocational language skills as a strategy to reduce employment barriers and expand access for workforce participation. 

“The Workforce Success Grants continue our commitment to supporting our workers and providing access to good-paying jobs and long-term career success,” said Governor Maura Healey. “By providing job training and upskilling for underemployed and unemployed jobseekers, we are helping unlock potential, strengthening competitiveness, and connecting our world class talent with innovative companies across the state.” 

 

“By making workforce development investments like the Workforce Success Grants, we are ensuring that the job training, skills, and certifications our jobseekers are receiving match with what our employers are looking for,” said Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll. “These collaborative partnerships allow us to further serve our residents, workers, and employers.” 

 

Secretary Lauren Jones of Labor and Workforce Development announced awarded grants at YMCA of Greater Boston, one of the 15 grantees. Since January 2023, the Healey-Driscoll Administration, in partnership with Commonwealth Corporation, has awarded $44 million in Donnelly Success Grants, projected to train over 8,500 unemployed, underemployed, and incumbent workers. 

“Workforce Success Grants deliver meaningful career opportunities, driven by industry demands expressed by employers in regions across the Commonwealth,” said Secretary Lauren Jones of Labor and Workforce Development. “Each awarded grant delivers job training, developing a strong talent pipeline and closing the skills gaps especially for in-demand occupations among employers and industries experiencing workforce shortages.”  

“Investing in workforce training means investing in people, businesses, and the future of our economy,” said Tom Hooper, Vice President of Sector Pathways at Commonwealth Corporation. “These grants empower job seekers with the skills to thrive in high-demand careers while helping employers build a strong, skilled workforce. We applaud and thank these 15 grantees for their dedication to creating opportunities and strengthening communities across Massachusetts.”  

The following is a list of the 15 grant recipients receiving approximately $6.8 million to provide training and placement services to 1,112 individuals throughout the Commonwealth:  

Asian American Civic Association, Inc., Boston: $498,800 

Asian American Civic Association will provide training and placement services, including ESOL training, to 58 unemployed or underemployed participants for Banker, Customer Service Representative, Teller, Relationship Banker, and Retail Banker positions. They will partner with Citizens Bank, M&T Bank, Rockland Trust, and Berkshire Bank.  

 

Asian Women for Health, Inc., Boston: $500,000 

Asian Women for Health will provide training and placement services to 84 unemployed or underemployed participants for Community Health Worker positions. They will partner with Boston Medical Center, Dana Farber Cancer Institute, Boston Children's Hospital, and Massachusetts League of Community Health Centers.  

 

Catholic Charitable Bureau of the Archdiocese of Boston, Inc., Boston: $500,000 

Catholic Charitable Bureau of the Archdiocese of Boston will provide training and placement services, including ESOL training, to 81 unemployed or underemployed participants for Certified Nurse's Assistant and Home Health Aide positions. They will partner with Mass General Brigham, Boston Children's Hospital, and Beth Israel Lahey Health. 

 

Friends of the Rafael Hernandez School, Inc., Roxbury: $292,000 

Friends of the Rafael Hernandez School, Inc. will provide training and placement services, including ESOL training, to 38 unemployed or underemployed participants for Paraprofessional and Preschool Teacher positions. They will partner with Boston Public Schools, Pine Village Preschool Spanish Immersion Preschools, and Action for Boston Community Development Headstart and Children's Services. 

 

Greenfield Community College, Greenfield: $417,997 

Greenfield Community College will provide training and placement services, including ESOL training, to 48 unemployed or underemployed participants for Early Childhood Educator positions. They will partner with JaDuke Preschool and Early Education Center, The Early Learning Center at Hampshire College, The Learning Knoll, Williston Northampton Children's Center, and Y Academy at the Bolger Center for Early Childhood Education. 

 

Health & Home Care Training of New England, Brockton: $499,768 

Health & Home Care Training of New England will provide training and placement services to 60 unemployed and underemployed participants for Certified Nurse's Assistant and Home Health Aide positions. They will partner with St. Joseph's Manor, Kimwell Nursing & Rehabilitation, and Alliance Health at West Acres.  

 

Holyoke Community College, Holyoke: $500,000 

Holyoke Community College will provide training and placement services, including ESOL training, to 60 unemployed and underemployed participants and incumbent workers for Medical Assistant positions. They will partner with Baystate Medical Center and Valley Health Systems/Holyoke Medical Center. 

 

Jewish Vocational Service, Inc., Boston: $500,000 

Jewish Vocational Service will provide training and placement services to 67 unemployed and underemployed participants for Pharmacy Technician positions. They will partner with Mass General Brigham, CVS Health, and Beth Israel Lahey Health. 

 

Lawrence CommunityWorks, Lawrence: $491,561 

Lawrence CommunityWorks will provide training and placement services, including ESOL training, to 80 unemployed and underemployed participants for Education Paraprofessional positions. They will partner with Lawrence Public Schools and The Community Group. 

 

MassHire North Central Workforce Board, Inc., Leominster: $247,818 

MassHire North Central Workforce Board will provide training and placement services to 40 unemployed and underemployed participants for Certified Sterile Processing Technician positions. They will partner with Heywood Healthcare, St. Vincent Hospital, UMass Memorial, and Worcester Surgical Center. 

 

Notre Dame Education Center – Lawrence, Inc., Lawrence: $482,430 

Notre Dame Education Center will provide training and placement services, including ESOL training, to 180 unemployed and underemployed participants for Certified Nurse's Assistant and Home Health Aide positions. They will partner with Lawrence General Hospital and Mary Immaculate/Health Care Services. 

 

Per Scholas, Inc., Cambridge: $500,000 

Per Scholas, Inc. will provide training and placement services to 100 unemployed and underemployed participants for Help Desk, Cybersecurity Analyst, and Salesforce Administrator positions. They will partner with Trillium Technical, Robert Half, Granite Telecommunications, and TEKsystems. 

 

Quinsigamond Community College, Worcester: $499,610 

Quinsigamond Community College will provide training and placement services, including ESOL training, to 60 unemployed and underemployed participants for Certified Nurse's Assistant positions. They will partner with Salmon Health & Retirement, Christopher House, Overlook Masonic Health Center, and Life Care Centers of America. 

 

Walker, Inc., Needham: $500,000 

Walker, Inc. will provide training and placement services to 60 unemployed and underemployed participants for Direct Care Worker and Social and Human Service Assistant positions. They will partner with The COMPASS School and Samaritans Inc. 

 

YMCA of Greater Boston, Inc., Boston: $415,542 

YMCA of Greater Boston will provide training and placement services, including ESOL training, to 96 unemployed and underemployed participants for Medical Secretary and Administrative Assistant positions. They will partner with Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center/Lahey Health, Boston Children's Hospital, and Boston Medical Center.