Page 2 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, NOVEmbER 13, 2026 Sen. DiDomenico speaks at Youth Homelessness Awareness Day L Special to Th e Advocate ast week Senator Sal DiDomenico spoke at the Youth Homelessness Awareness Day event, which was hosted by Bridge Over Troubled Waters for staff and advocates at the State House. DiDomenico talked about how benefi cial it would be to give identifi cation to homeless youth and highlighted how the state is combatting federal cuts to the social safety net, which have harmed our homeless population. “It was a privilege to come together with young people, community organizations, and other legislators to shine a light on youth homelessness and the importance of working together to create meaningful change,” said Senator DiDomenico. “Our youth homeless population is incredibly vulnerable and providing this group with support and benefi ts as soon as possible can put them on a path towards the bright future they deserve.” The event took place in November in recognition of National Homeless Youth Awareness Month, and it was co-hosted by More Than Words as well as HopeWell, Inc. Senator Sal DiDomenico speaks at the Youth Homelessness Awareness Day event at the State House. (Courtesy photo) Sen. DiDomenico presents literacy legislation I Special to Th e Advocate n October 2026, State Senator Sal DiDomenico joined education experts from the Rennie Center at a briefing to discuss literacy legislation that was signed into law this year. Senator DiDomenico was the lead Senate bill sponsor of the Student Literacy Act, which was signed into law (Chapter 113) in June 2026. The Rennie Center’s briefing, MA Student Literacy Act: From Law to Classroom, took a data-focused look at where districts stand today and what it will take to reach full, high-quality implementation of this new law across the Commonwealth. “As an author of this new law, it is exciting to work with advocates and educators to ensure we can implement these new practices across the state seamlessly,” said Senator DiDomenico. “Thanks to this policy change, our state will ensure all our students learn the essential skills of reading and writing, and early literacy curriculum will be evidenced based in every community throughout the Commonwealth.” State Senator Sal DiDomenico speaks to group of advocates and staff about his literacy law. (Courtesy Photo) Monogram D4 Double siding Cedar impression half rounds Harvey Vinyl Replacement Windows Custom Aluminum Trim work Windows & Doors Top quality Vinyl Siding! •Vinyl Siding •Carpentry Work •Decks •Fully Licensed •Fully Insured Everett Aluminum Supplies pp Celebrating 67 Years in Business Since 1958! ws
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