Page 4 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JULY 25, 2025 Northeast Metro Tech students earn prestigious Massachusetts State Seal of Biliteracy S uperintendent David DiBarri was pleased to share that 85 Northeast Metro Tech students earned the prestigious Massachusetts State Seal of Biliteracy this year. The students who earned the seal were recognized in a special ceremony held at Northeast Metro Tech. This award is provided by state-approved districts that recognize high school graduates who attain high functional and academic levels of profi ciency in both English and 8 Norwood St. Everett (617) 387-9810 Open Tues. - Sat. at 4:00 PM Closed Sun. & Mon. Announcing our Classic Specials Dine In Only:Dine In Only: * FREE Salad with purchase of Entree, Tuesdays & W Entree, Tuesdays & Wednesdays * Cheese Pizza - Only $10 Catch ALL The Live Sports Action On Our Large Screen TV’s Scan & Follow Us on Facebook!Scan & Follow Us on Facebook! another world language. To earn the recognition, students must meet all graduation requirements, pass their English Language Arts MCAS and earn a score that is equivalent to a 4 on an Advanced Placement language assessment. To earn a Seal with Distinction, students must meet all graduation requirements, pass their English Language Arts MCAS with advanced scores and earn a score that is equivalent to a 5 on an Advanced Placement language assessment. “These exceptional students www.810bargrille.com are not only prepared to excel in their chosen trades, they are also bilingual and empowered to make meaningful contributions in our diverse and multilingual communities,” said English Learner Education Department Head Sandra P. Carreno. “Every day in their professional lives, workers in the trades are using diff erent languages to communicate with clients, supervisors, suppliers and co-workers. Knowing another language can be a real asset to get ahead in your professional life after graduation!” While 85 students earned the seal, two students earned the seal in two diff erent languages, meaning Northeast Metro Tech students earned a total of 87 seals. A total of 62 students earned the seal for speaking English and Spanish, including eight who earned the seal with distinction. A toSeveral Massachusetts State Seal of Biliteracy recipients stand together. From left to right are Jesus Martinez, of Chelsea; Andrew Garcia, of Revere; Steven Romero, of Chelsea; and Victor De Sa, of Stoneham. (Photo Courtesy Northeast Metro Tech) Several recipients of the Massachusetts State Seal of Biliteracy stand together. From left to right are Brianny Muneton, of Revere; Tatianna Lazo, of Revere; Nayeli Marquez, of Chelsea; Luz Estrada, of Chelsea; Josseline Munoz, of Chelsea; Deborah Souza, of Reading; and Andrea Diaz, of Revere. (Photo Courtesy Northeast Metro Tech) tal of 13 students earned the seal for speaking English and Portuguese, including one student who earned the seal with distinction. Additionally, two students earned the seal for speaking both English and Haitian Creole, with one of those students earning the seal with distinction. METRO TECH | SEE Page 7
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