Page 2 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2025 Massachusetts House Passes Bill Reforming Early Literacy Instruction Other bills passed today include requiring fi nancial literacy instruction, and updating the criteria for awarding a Seal of Biliteracy to high school seniors Special to Th e Advocate “As a former public-school B OSTON — The Massachusetts House of Representatives on Monday passed three education bills that seek to improve reading outcomes among elementary school students, educate middle- and high-school students on personal fi nancial literacy, and to update the criteria for awarding a Seal of Biliteracy for bilingual graduating students. teacher, and as someone who cares deeply about the future of our Commonwealth, I believe strongly that Massachusetts must do more to address the literacy challenges that our students are facing, and to better prepare our students for life after graduation. That’s why these bills are so important, as they ensure that every student in the Commonwealth will have access to strong, evidence-based literacy St. Anthony’s Flea Market 250 Revere St., Revere, Lower Hall THIS IS THE NEXT TO LAST FLEA MARKET SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 8 Indoor Flea Market from 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM Come and Get Your Treasures! December 13th will be the last one forever! To rent a table, call Lynda Torregrossa: (781) 910-8615 instruction, and that students in Massachusetts will receive comprehensive fi nancial literacy instruction as well,” said House Speaker Ronald J. Mariano (DQuincy). “I want to thank Chairman Michlewitz, Leader Peisch, and Chairman Gordon for their hard work on these bills, and to all my colleagues in the House for voting to advance these critical reforms.” “Over the past few years, the Commonwealth has met the fi - nancial needs of our school districts in the diffi cult post COVID days. Despite this new infl ux of funds, we have seen some troubling trends develop among our students, literacy being the most concerning. The legislation that the House engrossed today will take a major step toward reversing those trends and assist students and educators alike to improving a child’s path to receiving the world class education that we have come to expect for our students here in the Commonwealth”, said Representative Aaron Michlewitz (D-Boston), Chair of the House Committee on Ways & Means. “I want to thank Speaker MariaJessica Ann Giannino State Representative Jeff rey Rosario Turco State Representative no for his commitment to the Commonwealth’s education system, as well Chairman Gordon and all my House colleagues for their hard work and dedication to this issue.” “The Commonwealth has long prided itself in providing excellent public education. The legislation passed today ensures that students across Massachusetts have access to evidencebased literacy instruction, highquality personal fi nancial education, and equal opportunity to earn the State Seal of Biliteracy upon graduation,” said Representative Ken Gordon (D-Bedford), House Chair of the Joint Committee on Education. “I am proud that Massachusetts is taking a stand against its declining reading scores and requiring that all our literacy curricula be evidence-based and high-quality. Thank you to Speaker Mariano for his leadership and support in bringing these three important pieces of legislation forward today.” “In communities like Revere, Saugus, and across Massachusetts, we know that reading and fi nancial literacy are at the heart of opportunity”, said Representative Jessica Giannino (D-Revere). These bills ensure that every student, no matter their background or zip code, have access to high-quality instruction and the support they need to succeed. I’m proud to vote for legislation that invests in our classrooms and our students’ futures, and I want to thank Speaker Mariano and Chair Michlewitz for their leadership and commitment to strengthening public education across the Commonwealth.” “One of the most important duties of state government is the education of our children. Despite historic investments in our public schools, testing shows our school children have reduced literacy rates for thirteen straight years. This important literacy reform bill is truly a civil rights bill for our school children. Parents and taxpayers have a right to demand we fi x this blatant failure. For this reason, I am thrilled to join with all of my House colleagues in unanimously approving this critical legislation,” said Representative Jeff rey Rosario Turco (D-Winthrop). MASS HOUSE | SEE Page 5
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