Masschusetts K-12 schools

Massachusetts has one of the best K-12 education systems in the country. In 2009, 8th grade students scored higher on standardized NCES reading and math tests than in ANY OTHER state. Massachusetts' new budget, approved in May, added millions for K-12 education, including money for special ed. However, Federal funding is being reduced. The state and municipalities will have to shoulder a greater percentage of educational costs, and that spells lay-offs.