School Committee has canceled a previously scheduled Executive Session Meeting to be held on Monday, October 27 for a grievance hearing with the Newton Teachers Association. See Meeting Cancellation Notice. School Committee Policy Subcommittee will meet in person (Education Center, Room 212) on Friday, October 31 at 12:30PM. The agenda…
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The Ward 6 School Committee race has exposed a stark contrast between two approaches to public service; Mali Brodt’s is one built on merit and expertise. The choice for Newton voters is simple: Mali is the demonstrably superior candidate. Our children deserve the most qualified leader; Mali Brodt is it. Mali’s two…
I’m writing to share my strong support for Mali Brodt for the Newton School Committee. I feel so lucky to have worked with Mali for seven years at Josiah Quincy Upper School in Boston, where I got to see up close her incredible dedication to her students. She put her…
I am writing to express my strong support for Mali Brodt’s candidacy for the Newton School Committee. Having had the privilege of both my children educated by Mali, I witnessed the profound and positive impact she had on them, particularly during their formative middle school years. Mali is not only an…
I strongly support Mali Brodt (Ward 6) for School Committee. Mali Brodt was a middle school history teacher for 16 years. She is now a School Adjustment Counselor in Reading Public Schools. The fact that Mali has a long history working in public schools is the number one reason that I am supporting her. Anyone…
Newton voters presumably want to know about the experience and expertise of all candidates for School Committee. They rightfully expect School Committee members to be effective stewards of our public education system, to promote good policies and services for all our schools, to value excellence in education and to advocate…
During the October 6 School Committee meeting, a blink-and-you-missed-it 30-second portion of Dr. Anna Nolin’s regular Superintendent’s update gave a window into ongoing frictions and growing pains between two conjoined Newton institutions that are managed far differently today than only a few years ago: This wider context colors the public’s…
Good governance in a democratic system depends on the collaboration of many independent voices and the existence of checks and balances among various branches of the government. When a single faction controls multiple branches of local government, it may work better for that faction, but the city as a whole…
This is a pivotal year for the Newton Public Schools, with a new Mayor on the horizon and six of eight School Committee seats turning over. As a Newton parent and voter, I’ve followed these races closely, and one candidate stands out for his vision, integrity, and readiness to lead…
Newton’s schools have had a rough stretch — strikes, tight budgets, and constant debate. We all want great teachers and strong programs, but we also need leaders who can make good ideas actually work. That’s why I’m supporting Jonathan Greene (Ward 6, at-large). I got to know Jonathan early in our…
How long have you lived in Newton, Jason? Going on eight years. I date it from the age of my daughter. We were in the South End, and we moved when number two was on the way. Did you move here for the schools? Schools were the biggest driver. …We…
School Committee will meet in person (Education Center, Room 304) in Executive Session on Monday, October 20 at 6PM to discuss negotiation strategy with respect to collective bargaining with the NTA – all Units. (See Meeting Notice.) School Committee will meet in person (Education Center, Room 210) and virtually (Zoom…