THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, JunE 26, 2026 Page 9 Eastern student from Everett makes spring 2026 Dean’s List E CELEBRATION | FROM PAGE 1 astern Connecticut State University recently released its Dean’s List for the spring 2026 semester, recognizing students for maintaining high GPAs. Among them is Everett’s Emilia Maria-Babcock, a full-time sophomore majoring in health sciences. To qualify for the Dean’s List, full-time students must complete a minimum of 12 credits in letter-graded courses with an average GPA of 3.5 or higher in the semester. Eastern Connecticut State University is the state’s public liberal arts university, serving upwards of 4,000 students annually on its Willimantic campus. A residential campus offering 41 majors and 68 minors, Eastern offers students a strong liberal arts foundation grounded in a variety of applied learning opportunities. For more information, visit www.easternct.edu. Local students earn degrees from Emmanuel College mmanuel College awarded more than 380 degrees to the Class of 2026 at the College’s 104th Commencement on May 9. The following Everett students received degrees: Cindy Portillo received a Bachelor of Arts Psychology – Developmental Psychology; Vinsterly Fertil received a Bachelor of Science – Nursing. With more than 80 majors and areas of study, EmmanuE el College combines outstanding classroom instruction and real-world experience to prepare students for lives of professional achievement, lifelong learning and purpose. Emmanuel offers ready access to worldclass medical, cultural and business organizations in the Heart of Boston, all with a tight-knit 17-acre campus and 13:1 student-to-faculty ratio. Everett student receives Collaboration Recognition Award A nthony Fontes was selected to receive the Collaboration Recognition Award at Lasell University for the spring 2026 semester. This peer-nominated award recognizes students who demonstrate excellence in collaboration through effective communication, LEGISLATION | FROM PAGE 8 sional development that is aligned with evidence-based reading curricula for kindergarten through third-grade literacy teachers, paraprofessionals and reading specialists. In addition, the legislation expands upon a 2024 pilot program for paid teaching apprenticeships in high-needs districts by directing DESE to support participants’ wages and essential expenses, makidea-sharing and teamwork. The award reflects Lasell’s emphasis on collaboration as a core learning outcome and a key career readiness competency identified by the National Association of Colleges & Employers. Lasell University is located in Newton, Massachusetts. ing the program more accessible and inclusive. DESE is also required to evaluate and report on the program’s outcomes, including licensure pass rates, hiring results, impacts on student achievement and the feasibility of expanding the apprenticeship model statewide. Finally, the bill ensures that educator preparation programs are preparing future educators in alignment with evidence-based literacy instruction. the meaning of the holiday and the importance of community. Attendees also enjoyed performances by Angelena “Songbird” Hightower and DJ Troy Anthony. Representatives from the Massachusetts Chapter of National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives™ (NOBLE®), a community partner for the event, spoke about the organization’s mission to promote equity, excellence and fairness within the criminal justice system. Juneteenth is both a celebration and a call to reflection. It honors the courage and perseverance of those who fought for freedom while recognizing the lasting impact Black Americans have had on our nation, our comCongresswoman Ayanna Pressley (second from left) with Everett residents. (Courtesy City of Everett) munities and our shared history. As Everett commemorates this important day, the City remains committed to fostering a community where all residents are valued, respected and given the opportunity to thrive.
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