THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – Friday, July 19, 2019 Page 5 Sen. DiDomenico urges action on high-quality pre-K B OSTON – On July 2, State Senator Sal DiDomenico testified before the Massachusetts Legislature’s Joint Committee on Education in support of his bill, S.265, An Act ensuring high-quality pre-kindergarten education. This legislation would expand preschool, using grants from the state, beginning with high-needs communities that are ready with a state-approved expansion plan. “Across Massachusetts, people are ready for more preschool,” said Senator DiDomenico in his testimony before the Committee. “I have heard from countless parents who want this learning opportunity for their children, but often can’t afford it or are on waiting lists. Local communities, led by community-based programs, school districts and mayors, have solid plans for preschool expansion and are waiting for new public dollars to begin implementation. That is why I filed this legislation, and I am confident this bill is an important next step towards improving and expanding high-quality early education for our kids.” Pre-K education has been proven to have significant shortand long-term impacts on children’s educational, social and health outcomes. However, about 40% of three and four year olds in Massachusetts do not attend preschool. For those children who are enrolled in ANGELO’S FULL "Over 40 Years of Excellence!" 1978-2019 Regular Unleaded $2.599 Mid Unleaded $2.799 Super $2.859 Diesel Fuel $2.839 KERO $4.759 Diesel $2.559 SERVICE HEATING OIL 24-Hour Burner Service Call for Current Price! (125—gallon minimum) DEF Available by Pump! 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This legislation filed by Senator DiDomenico would target underperforming school districts, providing three and four year olds in those neighborhoods with pre-K education administered by qualified teachThe Amtrak Downeaster Rolls Out a Variety of Train to Maine DealsSummer 2019 B OSTON – Amtrak’s Downeaster train – which runs from Boston’s North Station through New Hampshire to Maine – is offering a variety of travel deals for Summer 2019. Visitors can skip the hassle of driving and parking and save big when you ride the rails to Maine. • Train to Maine BOGO: Buy one adult full fare ticket, bring a friend for half price. This promotion is valid for travel on trains #681, #683, #688, #691, #693, and #698. To use this discount, tickets must be purchased at least three days in advance of travel. 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