School Committee will meet in person (Education Center, Room 304) on Monday, October 6 at 5:30PM in Executive Session to discuss the following (see agenda): School Committee will meet in person (Education Center, Room 210) and virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, October 6 at 6:30PM for its regular meeting. The…
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As in 2023 and 2024, Dr. Anna Nolin met with Fig City News at the start of this school year for a lengthy discussion of academics, the district’s goals for the upcoming school year, and the current topics of interest to the community. The following interview has been edited for…
School Committee Policy Subcommittee will meet in person (Education Center, Room 212) on Tuesday, September 30 at 9AM. The agenda includes the following:
Ed. Note: During August, Fig City News conducted interviews with each of the 10 School Committee candidates who are running in competitive elections. This notice was sent to all candidates prior to the interviews. All interviews were completed before any were published. Your website has various biographical items on it. Could you…
Ed. Note: During August, Fig City News conducted interviews with each of the 10 School Committee candidates who are running in competitive elections. This notice was sent to all candidates prior to the interviews. All interviews were completed before any were published. Your campaign materials and website discuss your work as an…
School Committee will meet in person (Education Center, Room 304) on Wednesday, September 24 at 5:30PM in Executive Session to discuss litigation regarding (see agenda): School Committee will meet in person (Education Center, Room 210) and virtually (Zoom link) on Wednesday, September 24 at 6:30PM for its regular meeting. The…
Please accept my compliments on the excellent series of interviews of School Committee candidates that you have published. Competition for these important municipal positions is good for the city and also for the candidates themselves. You’ve done an important public service in helping us learn about their backgrounds, interests, and…
Ed. Note: During August, Fig City News conducted interviews with each of the 10 School Committee candidates who are running in competitive elections. This notice was sent to all candidates prior to the interviews. All interviews were completed before any were published. Your website highlights your career in anti-poverty advocacy and justice…
Ed. Note: During August, Fig City News conducted interviews with each of the 10 School Committee candidates who are running in competitive elections. This notice was sent to all candidates prior to the interviews. All interviews were completed before any were published. Why did you decide to run for School Committee? I’m…
School Committee will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, September 15 at 1PM in Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining with the NTA – all Units (see agenda).
Newton Public Schools (NPS) marked the beginning of the 2025–26 school year with the formal launch of the NPS Family Engagement Center, created to strengthen connections between schools and families. At a press conference at the Education Center, Superintendent Anna Nolin introduced the initiative alongside Massachusetts Commissioner of Elementary and…
Ed. Note: During August, Fig City News conducted interviews with each of the 10 School Committee candidates who are running in competitive elections. This notice was sent to all candidates prior to the interviews. All interviews were completed before any were published. Relative to other candidates, you’re somewhat new to Newton. What…