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Mayoral candidate Marc Laredo and the Newton Teachers Association have each endorsed candidates for Newton elections. (Connor Siemien / Heights Editor)

Web of Endorsements Sets Stage for Upcoming Newton Local Elections

Genevieve Morrison • October 22, 2025
Mayoral candidate Marc Laredo's seal of approval on a slate of candidates, as well as the endorsements of the Newton Teachers Association, have set the stage for races that will overhaul six school committee seats and five city council seats.
As a born and raised Newtonian, Schlesinger is confident that he understands the needs of his community. (Photo Courtesy of Ben Schlesigner)

Ward 5 School Committee Candidate Ben Schlesinger Pitches Pragmatic, Kids-First Leadership

Riley Del Sesto • October 19, 2025
As a corporate executive, Ward 5 Newton School Committee candidate Ben Schlesinger said his experience will lend itself well to dealing with the school committee’s budgeting responsibilities.
The NTA made its determination via a questionnaire sent out to all school committee candidates. (Genevieve Morrison / Heights Editor)

Newton Teachers Association Endorses Miara, Brodt, and Murphy for School Committee

Margo Rawlings • October 14, 2025
The Newton Teachers Association endorsed three candidates for Newton School Committee: Jenna Miara for Ward 5, Mali Brodt for Ward 6, and Jim Murphy for Ward 8, in an announcement Tuesday.
Brodt is running against fellow first-time candidate Jonathan Greene. (Image Courtesy of Mali Brodt)

Ward 6 School Committee Candidate Mali Brodt Wants To Rebuild Community Trust in NPS

Patrick Lundregan • October 5, 2025
With a background in education, Ward 6 Newton School Committee candidate Mali Brodt hopes to use her experience to repair what she sees as a damaged relationship between teachers, parents, and the school committee.
Greene is running against Mali Brodt for the Ward 6 seat. (Image Courtesy of Jonathan Greene for School Committee)

NPS Graduate Jonathan Greene Emphasizes Student Investment in Ward 6 School Board Run

Danica Bergen • October 5, 2025

Jonathan Greene grew up in the Newton Public Schools (NPS) system. Now, the first-time candidate is running for the Ward 6 school committee seat in an effort to improve the institution that has made such...

Miara faces Ben Schlesinger in the race for the Ward 5 seat. (Image Courtesy of Jenna Miara)

Jenna Miara Hopes To Bring Legal Experience to Ward 5 Newton School Committee Seat

Sophia Gallon • September 28, 2025
Newton resident, Newton Public Schools (NPS) alumna, and mother Jenna Miara, running for the Ward 5 seat on the Newton School Committee, hopes for the opportunity to provide strong leadership for NPS.
A decision on whether to adopt an integrated or traditional model is expected to be made in February 2026. (Genevieve Morrison / Heights Editor)

Newton Schools Draft New Math Curriculum, but Some Claim It Falls Short

Jordan Mirabile and Kalia Philbert • September 25, 2025
At Newton School Committee (NSC)’s meeting on Wednesday, Newton educators and parents discussed the future of math instruction and a new long-term place for its older school buildings.
Newton Teachers Association President Mike Zilles confirmed that the quote was true but missing context. (Genevieve Morrison / Heights Editor)

Out-of-Context Comment From NTA President Sparks Outcry Among Newton Parents

Genevieve Morrison • September 19, 2025
Contrarian Boston, a Substack blog, reported a secondhand quote by Newton Teachers Association (NTA) President Mike Zilles from his speech at the district’s convocation, saying that students should be “in the mix” but not put first. Zilles confirmed that the quote was true, but missing context.
As a parent to two current NPS students, Fisher expressed her delight in discovering that Newton’s reputation as a center of education matches reality. (Photo Courtesy of Christine Fisher for School Committee)

Christine Fisher Brings an Optimized, Tech-First Approach to School Committee Run

Laney McAden • September 14, 2025
Candidate Christine Fisher believes that a focus on resource optimization and commitment to student outcomes make her the ideal candidate for the seat. 
The plan will go into effect this school year, according to Superintendent Anna Nolin. (Genevieve Morrison / Heights Editor)

Newton Public Schools Launches New, Tiered Approach to Parent-Teacher Conferences

Genevieve Morrison • September 10, 2025
The Newton Public Schools Teaching and Learning Department is launching a new, tiered model for middle school parent-teacher conferences this school year, it announced at a Newton School Committee meeting on Monday.
According to the Newton school district’s attorney, the nature of the liability is not clearly defined. (Genevieve Morrison / Heights Editor)

Newton School Committee Could Face Legal Penalties as Funding Cuts Loom

Matthew Antonecchia • May 4, 2025
Newton School Committee warned that it will either risk legal penalties for moving forward with an unbalanced budget or cut the difference.
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