Page 8 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, FEbRuARy 6, 2026 Worcester Polytechnic Institute announces fall 2025 Dean’s List W orcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) has announced its Dean’s List for academic excellence for the fall 2025 semester. WPI students are named to the Dean’s List based on the amount of work completed at the A level in courses and hands-on projects. The following Everett students were named to the list: Malak Haida, class of 2027, majoring in Information Systems and Technologies; Adin Pezo, class of 2029, majoring in Aerospace Engineering. “WPI’s academic programs are rigorous and require a level of independence beyond what is required in traditional courses. WPI students work on real-world, open-ended problems on campus and in communities around the globe. Far from being simple academic exercises, the projects students complete have genuine and lasting impacts in our partner communities,” said Provost Andrew Sears. “Some of this nation’s best and brightest students come to WPI to study engineering, science, business, and the humanities. Those named to the Dean’s List have excelled in all of their work, and we are exceptionally proud of these outstanding students.” Learn more at www.wpi. edu. Everett Public Libraries Announce 2026 Reading Challenge with New Bingo Twist year-long challenge encourages reading, discovery and fun at Everett’s libraries E VERETT, MA – The Everett Public Libraries are excited to announce their annual, year-long Reading Challenge for 2026, featuring a fun new twist designed to encourage patrons of all ages to explore everything the library has to offer. Participants are invited to read 25 books throughout the year while also completing a library-themed bingo card. The updated challenge combines traditional reading goals with interactive activities that highlight the wide range of free resources available through the Everett Public Libraries. “After the last few years of SPECIAL OFFER Safety. Style. Stress-Free Installation. CALL NOW 1.877.357.6691 FREE Fixtures and FREE Shower Door Add’l terms apply. Offer subject to change and vary by dealer. Cannot be combined with other offers. Expires 3/31/26. reading challenges, the libraries have decided to kick it up a notch,” said Victoria Iannuzzi, Head of Circulation for the Everett Public Libraries. “So many of our patrons have been enjoying challenging themselves to go above and beyond with their reading, with many even surpassing the book count we have been encouraging. This year, we decided to mix things up by creating a new set of goals that requires patrons to use their library card to its fullest potential.” To earn bingo stamps, participants will check out books and other materials, including items from the Library of Things collection, which features puzzles, board games, Wi-Fi hotspots, and more. Patrons will also be encouraged to explore the library’s digital resources, such as online databases, e-books, and museum passes. All resources included in the challenge are free with an Everett Public Libraries card, LITERACY BILL | FROM PAGE 5 ator DiDomenico. “We can all agree that teaching our kids to read and write is one of the most fundamental skills we can instill in them, but far too many children in our schools are not meeting basic literacy benchmarks. Working with our teachers and administrators, this legislation will institute evidence-based curriculum to ensure all our students’ success in early literacy and give them the bright futures they deserve. I want to thank Senate President Spilka, Education Chair Lewis, my staff, the educators, and the advocates for their dedication to pushing this needed policy change over the finish line.” “Our state’s future success is built on ensuring that our children become confident readers,” said Senate President Karwhich is also free to residents. Library cards can be obtained by visiting the Parlin Memorial Library or the Shute Memorial Library with a photo ID and proof of address, or by signing up for an e-card online at everett.noblenet.org/MyAccount/eCARD. Participants may earn bingo prizes up to five times throughout the year by completing five stamps in a row. To complete the challenge, patrons must earn a full bingo blackout by filling all 25 spaces on the card. Those who successfully complete the challenge will be entered into a Grand Prize Raffle at the end of the year, generously funded by the Friends of the Everett Public Libraries. To participate in the 2026 Reading Challenge & Bingo, patrons can visit either library location to pick up a physical book log and bingo card. For more information, visit www. everettpubliclibraries.org/annual-reading-challenge or call 617-394-2300. en E. Spilka (D-Ashland). “Today, the Senate passed legislation to do just that—ensuring every child in a Massachusetts public school is taught using proven, research-based methods, while providing educators and school districts with the resources they need to succeed. This legislation builds on years of work to advance equity in our schools and ensure that, no matter a child’s background, every student can access a world-class, data-driven education. I am grateful to Chair Rodrigues and Chair Lewis for their work on this legislation, and to Senator DiDomenico for his leadership in filing it.” To support school districts and educators with implementation, the legislation would create a new Early LitLITERACY BILL | SEE PAGE 11
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