THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, MARCH 7, 2025 Page 21 “We want to support our public schools to enable students to see the connection between what they are learning and what they will need to know in the future,” said Education Secretary Dr. Patrick Tutwiler. “Today’s Innovation Career Pathways investment promotes engaging STEM experiences for students, while deepening local connections with employers and future career opportunities.” BAY STATE SCORES BIG ON ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP) — Gov. Healey announced that a third of students who graduated from Massachusetts public high schools in 2024 scored a 3 or higher on an Advanced Placement (AP) exam, the state’s highest percentage ever and the highest in the nation for the second year in a row, according to results released by the College Board. A score of 3 out of 5 on an AP exam shows a student’s ability to complete work for an introductory college-level course in that subject area. Most colleges will award students credit for AP scores of 3 or higher when enrolling in college. “Congratulations to the Massachusetts students whose AP scores yet again were the highest in the nation — and the highest in state history,” said Gov. Healey. “To see the AP success rate for the graduating class rise above where it was for the classes before COVID is a true testament to the work of Massachusetts students and educators and to the state’s investments that have made AP exams more aff ordable. Massachusetts students can accomplish amazing things when they are encouraged to participate and given the support they need.” “This is great news both for the members of the class of 2024 and for the students who follow them,” said Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll. “These students, their teachers and their families have shown what’s possible, and now more students than ever before will have a jump start on what it takes to succeed in college.” $5.5 MILLION TO EXPAND STUDENTS’ BEHAVIORAL AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES — The Healey Administration announced that it is awarding $5.5 million in grants to 60 school districts, educational collaboratives and charter schools across Massachusetts to improve student access to behavioral and mental health services and support. Supporters said this funding can be used to create or expand comprehensive, integrated systems of student support and aims, through collaboration with families and educators, to build strong local school partnerships with community-based mental health agencies and/or providers. “Our educators are working to create safe and healthy learning environments that are joyful, engaging and equitable for every child,” said Elementary and Secondary Education Acting Commissioner Russell Johnston. “These grants will help provide student supports that advance that important work.” HOW LONG WAS LAST WEEK’S SESSION? Beacon Hill Roll Call tracks the length of time that the House and Senate were in session each week. Many legislators say that legislative sessions are only one aspect of the Legislature’s job and that a lot of important work is done outside of the House and Senate chambers. They note that their jobs also involve committee work, research, constituent work and other matters that are important to their districts. Critics say that the Legislature does not meet regularly or long enough to debate and vote in public view on the thousands of pieces of legislation that have been fi led. They note that the infrequency and brief length of sessions are misguided and lead to irresponsible late-night sessions and a mad rush to act on dozens of bills in the days immediately preceding the end of an annual session. During the week of Feb. 2428, the House met for a total of ten hours and 24 minutes while the Senate met for a total of two hours and seven minutes. Mon. Feb. 24 House 11:01 a.m. to 11:52 a.m. Senate 11:13 a.m. to 11:22 a.m. Tues. Feb. 25 House 11:01 a.m. to 5:18 p.m. No Senate session Wed. Feb. 26 House 11:00 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. Senate 1:04 p.m. to 2:40 p.m. Thurs. Feb. 27 House 11:00 a.m. to 11:01 a.m. Senate 11:11 a.m. to 11:33 a.m. Fri. 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