Page 14 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, October 27, 2023 Who is Malden Film Series culminates in a multimedia exhibition and roundtable discussion FOOGI volunteers host Patchell Park cleanup he Friends of Oak Grove, Inc. (FOOGI) continue their work improving the neighborhood by organizing a cleanup at Patchell Park. Under the leadership of Maureen Camerato, FOOGI has been approved for community preservation funding to improve the park, with urgency towards fixing areas prone to flooding and the damage it causes. If you want to learn more and join the fun, check out their Facebook page and new website coming soon! Email FOOGI at friendsofoakgroveinc@gmail.com. T MHS Key Club with producers of “Understory” at the premiere held on October 7, 2023, at the Malden Senior/Teen Center. (Photo by Anne D’Urso-Rose) T he City of Malden, in collaboration with Urban Media Arts (UMA), has invited the public to the grand finale of the Who is Malden Film Series. This event, which is a museum-style exhibition coupled with an engaging roundtable discussion, will illuminate the films and the creative process behind Filmbuilding Malden: Our City in Motion. The event is scheduled for Saturday, October 28, from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. and will take place at the Malden Senior/Teen Center, which is located at 7 Washington St. in Malden. During the event, panelists Kobena Bonney, Amanda Linehan, John Sarrouf, Alex Nezam, Tom Flint and Mina Kim will participate in a thought-provoking roundtable discussion. They will explore the invaluable insights and implications drawn from the Filmbuilding Malden program, shedding light on its significance for a city like Malden. The event venue will host designated areas showcasing the six films produced through the Filmbuilding Malden program: • “Footprints of Malden” • “Green Elephant” • “Understory” • “What Was; What Is” • “Malden, A Place to Eat” • “A River Ran Through Here” In addition, a behind-thescenes mini-documentary – produced by Sydney Roth, Zachary Bennett and Nicole Kong – will be shown along with a display of program information and maps. For more information about the featured films, speakers and event details, please visit UMA’s official event page: https://urbanmediaarts.org/ event/discovering-malden-together-who-is-malden-film-series-event-4/ UMA extends its gratitude to Pictured are Katie Ferrier, Eden Garhart-Smith, Eve, Cole and Marueen Camerato, Councillor-at-Large Karen Colón Hayes and Ward 3 Councillor Amanda Linehan and Georgia Linehan. MCAS | FROM PAGE 1 The premiere of “Footprints” and “Green Elephant” was held on September 23 at City Hall. (Photo by Anne D’Urso-Rose) Malden consistently measures near the top in comparative listings. According to DESE, “The District Analysis and Review Tools (DARTs) turn the Department’s vast amount of data into valuable, easily consumable information. “The DARTs offer snapshots of district and school performance, allowing users to easily track select data elements over time, and make sound, meaningful “Filmbuilders” Nikita Sampath and Rydia Vielehr and mentor Asma Khoshmehr are shown discussing the film “Malden, A Place to Eat” at the October 14 premiere at First Parish Malden. (Photo by Mary D’Alba) the City of Malden, the Mass Cultural Council and the generous contributions from CRG Graphics in Malden, all of whom have made this event possible. About Urban Media Arts: UMA is a pioneering organization dedicated to fostering creativity and empowering diverse voices through multimedia arts and technology. By providing accessible resources and platforms, UMA strives to enhance community engagement and inspire positive change. About CRG Graphics: This leading design and printing company is based in Malden and committed to delivering innovative solutions for businesses and organizations. Their generous support underscores their dedication to promoting arts and culture within the Malden community. comparisons to the state or to ‘comparable’ organizations,” according to information provided on the DESE Website. All DARTs analysis results and statistics are available on the DESE website: doe.mass.edu/dart/ Malden is aligned comparably with Barnstable, Brockton, Chicopee, Everett, Lowell, Lynn, Marlborough, Milford, Revere and Waltham. In nearly every category of MCAS measurables, Malden ranks either near or at the top when compared directly with similar districts in percentage of “Meeting or Exceeding Expectations,” the usual measuring stick. — In Grades 3-8 English Language Arts (ELA), Malden ranks second (36% Meeting or Exceeding Expectations) only to Waltham (38%). — In Grades 3-8 Math, MalStudent volunteer Jerry from Malden Catholic High School offered comments at the October 14 premiere. (Photo by Ose Schwab) den (31%) is again ranked second among the similar districts to only Waltham (37%). —In Grade 10 ELA, Malden is third of the 11 similar districts (48%) to only Barnstable (56%) and Waltham (54%). — In Grade 10 Math, Malden (42%) is ranked second of those 11 districts to only Barnstable (43%). —In Grades 5 and 8 Science, Malden is ranked second of 11 comparable districts (33%) to only Milford (35%). In the growth areas, Malden is especially impressive. Malden Public Schools tops the lists in growth average of all 11 districts Grades 3-8 ELA and is second in growth percentage in Math to Waltham. In another ranking when compared in the Advocate to Boston, Everett, Medford, Peabody, Revere and Somerville, Malden is in the top three – usually with Medford and Peabody – in all categories in percentage Meeting or Exceeding Expectations. Those rankings can be found in the October 22 edition of the Everett Advocate in an advertisement appearing in that newspaper. At a recent Malden School Committee meeting, Malden Superintendent of Schools Dr. Ligia Noriega-Murphy praised educators and administrators as well as central administration for their work in guiding the now 1,916 students in the district toward progress and achievement. “We still have a lot of work to do moving forward, but we are pleased with the hard work and commitment our staff has shown is guiding our students on a path to success, every day in our schools,” Supt. Dr. Noriega-Murphy said.
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