THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JANUARY 24, 2025 Page 3 English language learners jump 36% at Revere public schools says director By Barbara Taormina J ennifer LaBollita and Chelsey Bencks, the director and assistant director of the school district’s Multilingual Learners & World Language Department, were at this week’s School Committee meeting with an update on their work. The one piece of information they provided that stands out most was the increase in the number of students in Revere who are learning English. In 2020, 23 percent of Revere students were English language learners. Today, 36 percent of Revere students, or 2,615 kids, are learning English in Revere schools. “We have students from 50 diff erent countries speaking 45 diff erent languages,” said RON’S OIL Call For PRICE MELROSE, MA 02176 NEW CUSTOMER’S WELCOME ACCEPTING VISA, MASTERCARD & DISCOVER (781) 397-1930 OR (781) 662-8884 100 GALLON MINIMUM Lawrence A. Simeone Jr. Attorney-at-Law ~ Since 1989 ~ Jennifer LaBollita Director, English Learner and World Language Programs LaBollita. “We are one of the most linguistically and culturally diverse cities in the state which is an incredible gift,” she said, adding that 70 of Revere students are bilingual. Chelsey Bencks Assistant Director “We’re here to celebrate and cherish that.” In addition to English language learners, LaBollita and ENGLISH | SEE Page 13 * Corporate Litigation * Criminal/Civil * MCAD * Zoning/Land Court * Wetlands Litigation * Workmen’s Compensation * Landlord/Tenant Litigation * Real Estate Law * Construction Litigation * Tax Lien * Personal Injury * Bankruptcy * Wrongful Death * Zoning/Permitting Litigation 300 Broadway, Suite 1, Revere * 781-286-1560 lsimeonejr@simeonelaw.net SABATINO/MASTROCOLA INSURANCE AGENCY 519 BROADWAY EVERETT, MA 02149 Auto * Home * Boat * Renter * Condo * Life * Multi-Policy Discounts * Commercial 10% Discounts * Registry Service Also Available Sabatino Insurance is proud to welcome the loyal customers of ALWAYS READY TO SERVE YOU: Our Staff are, Emma Davidson, Jeimy Sanchez, Josephine Leone, Marie D’Amore, Rocco Longo, Z’andre Lopez, Anthony DiPierro, Darius Goudreau, Laurette Murphy, Danielle Goudreau and Tina Davidson. PHONE: (617) 387-7466 FAX: (617) 381-9186 Visit us online at: WWW.SABATINO-INS.COM
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