Maldden alld a Vol. 33, No. 42 den ADD -FREEBy Steve Freker T he Malden School Committee and those in attendance at the second regular meeting of the academic year received a detailed review of the Malden Public Schools MCAS testing results this past Thursday. Malden Assistant Superintendent of Teaching and Learning Komal Bhasin delivered the MCAS results presentation to the members Thursday, as the point person for Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment for first-year Malden Superintendent of School Dr. Timothy Sippel. Overall, she reported that the district’s results are largely on par with the state average performance results – at all grades – and also higher than results at nearly all of Malden’s peer districts. Further, using chart breakMalden Mayor and Malden School Committee Chairperson Gary Christenson (left) and Superintendent of Schools Dr. Timothy Sippel are shown during the presentation of Malden Public Schools MCAS results at the October 10 Malden School Committee meeting. (Advocate Photo) Malden’s 6th Annual Public Safety Day a Great Success Special to Th e Advocate M any people turned out recently for the Prevention Week event hosted by the Malden Fire and Police Departments. Families enjoyed fun and interactive ways to learn about staying safe. There were bouncy houses and “touch a truck” events where children climbed on fi re engines and ladders, police cars, an ambulance and DPW trucks. Free pizza, hot dogs, slush and pumpkins were handed out. Many children participated in raffl es – fi ve iPads were awarded. Many City of Malden departments, including the Board of Health, Department of Public Works, Inspectional Services, Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development, Cemetery Department, Teen Enrichment Center and Recreation Department, hosted tables providing information and SAFETY | SEE PAGE 7 downs based on demographics, Bhasin reported higher scores in specifi c academic categories by Black and English Learner students. She also said there is improvement in MCAS testing results at the high school level by MCAS | SEE PAGE 7 Senator Jason Lewis to Host Town Hall on the Five Statewide Ballot Initiatives Your Local News & Sports Online. Scan Here! CTE OCAT AT www.advocatenews.net Published Every Friday 617-387-2200 MCAS testing results from 2024 reviewed Most results are higher than peer school districts and on par with statewide averages this year, across the Malden district E Friday, October 18, 2024 MALDEN SCHOOL COMMITTEE: Malden Public Schools B Pictured from left to right: Mayor Gary Christenson, Ward 8 Councillor Jadeane Sica, Fire Chief Steve Froio, Police Chief Glenn Cronin and Councillor-at-Large Craig Spadafora. (Courtesy photo) OSTON—State Senator Jason Lewis will be holding a virtual Town Hall meeting to provide an opportunity for his constituents to learn more about the five statewide ballot initiatives on the November 2024 ballot. The Town Hall will be held on Tuesday, October 29, 2024 INITIATIVES | SEE PAGE 4
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