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.

Newton Set to Cut Some Busing for Private School Students Next Year

Connor O’Brien • November 6, 2024

Newton’s School Committee voted to cut down busing for students attending private schools, citing funding issues. 

NPS Teachers Express Concern Over Compensation, Turnover of Teaching Assistants and Special Educators

Genevieve Morrison • October 12, 2023

Contract negotiations between the NSC and the Newton Teachers Association (NTA) have been ongoing since December 2022.

Newton Residents Speak Out Against NPS Budget Cuts at Public Hearing

Connor Siemien • April 13, 2023

The public hearing took place after interim superintendent Kathleen Smith announced projected cuts to staffing across the school district.  

Newton School Committee Unanimously Approves Anna Nolin as Next NPS Superintendent

Connor Siemien • February 17, 2023

The final two candidates participated in community forum interviews before a final decision was made by the school committee on Friday.

Newton Residents Voice Opinions for and Against Override

Connor Siemien and Ella Song • February 13, 2023

On March 14, Newton residents will vote on three ballot questions regarding the Mayor's proposed $15 million tax increase.

Override Vote Failure Would Cause Gap in NPS Budget, Superintendent Says

Ashley Emanuel • January 27, 2023

If it passes, the March 14 election would override Massachusetts’ Proposition 2 ½, which places a cap on annual increases in levy limits.

Mayor Details Desired Impact of Proposed Tax Increase on Newton Public Schools at Town Hall

Olivia Joung • October 23, 2022

Funds resulting from the increase will mostly go toward funding city projects, with an emphasis on improving the Newton Public Schools.

Committee Looks for Next Newton Public Schools Superintendent

Olivia Joung • October 16, 2022

The search follows former Superintendent David Fleishman’s retirement in June.

NPS Superintendent Will Step Down at the End of the School Year

Gavin Zhang • April 14, 2022

Newton Public Schools (NPS) Superintendent David Fleishman announced on April 7 that he will step down from his position at the end of the school year.

School Committee Approves NPS Budget, Including 17.7 Full-Time Equivalent Job Cuts

Connor Siemien • April 13, 2022

The Newton School Committee approved Newton Public Schools’ (NPS) fiscal year 2023 budget by a margin of 8–1.

NPS Officials Detail Faculty Positions Preserved Through Additional ARPA Funds 

Victor Stefanescu • April 12, 2022

“On the one hand, we are so aware of the needs of our students and the desire to support them robustly with as many teachers and support as possible,” Mayor Ruthanne Fuller said. “On the other hand, using one-time money for ongoing costs creates a real problem for the following year.”