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In the early 1980s, the State requested, then required, that school districts assess basic skills using tests that the State provided and scored. The testing was driven by a nationwide fear that public schools were graduating poorly educated students unable to compete in the international economy. Newton’s Annual City Report…
School Committee is not scheduled to meet this week.
The Newton School Committee, including Mayor Marc Laredo, met for almost three hours at the Education Center on July 20th in its annual “summer retreat” with Superintendent Anna Nolin, and Director of Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) Maria Kolbe who attended virtually. Retreat meetings are nominally open to the public…
Negotiation Subcommittee will meet in Executive Session virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, July 20 at 1PM to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining with the Newton Teachers Association (NTA) Units A-E. School Committee will meet in Executive Session in person (Education Center, Room 304) on Monday, July 20 at…
School Committee is not scheduled to meet this week.
School Committee is not scheduled to meet this week. Newton Public Schools are in “soft close” through July 12.
This article, about the Newton Public Schools (NPS) 7th grade math assessment results and their aftermath, follows Part I published on June 23, which analyzed the lead-up and broader curricular context for the April 29 exam. The results On May 8th, families of 7th graders received their child’s test results. The…
The Newton Teachers Association (NTA) filed a Step 3 grievance with the Newton School Committee on June 22, alleging that leaking roofs and water damage continue to create unsafe conditions in six Newton Public schools despite recent repair efforts by the district. The grievance followed Superintendent Anna Nolin’s June 5…
Newton Public Schools will be on “soft close” June 29 through July 12. School Committee is not scheduled to meet this week. Franklin School Construction Community Update meeting will be held virtually (Zoom link) on Tuesday, June 30 at 6PM. The agenda includes updates on current construction progress and look-ahead…
“Giving every student what they need” is a common saying among Newton Public Schools (NPS) leadership and School Committee members. This spring’s revision of the NPS middle school math program illustrates how complex that can be in practice. As the school year ends, the district has generally executed what it…
With exuberant dance performances, Double Dutch demonstrations, and a variety of vendors and information booths, the sixth annual Newton Juneteenth Celebration on June 19 was a joyous, multifaceted event. However, the most touching part was the community’s heartfelt goodbye to beloved Newton North High School Principal, Dr. Henry Turner. After…