Superintendent Nolin Presents on Multi-Level Classes and Tiered Support System at Newton School Committee Meeting

Deborah Cruger • February 12, 2025

Newton Public Schools (NPS) Superintendent Anna Nolin presented a memo regarding the discrepancies within district-wide regulation at the NPS committee meeting on Monday.

Newton’s School Committee Approves Budgetary Turnaround Plan with Newton Community Education

Laney McAden • November 20, 2024

The Newton School Committee discussed funding and allowance for Newton Community Education following several years of budgetary issues.

Fuller Announces 5.1 Percent Budget Increase for FY25

Metro • April 16, 2024

Mayor Fuller presents budget increases with increased investment in Newton Public Schools and capital improvement projects on Monday address.

Families Navigate Problems In Newton Schools During Canceled February Break

Genevieve Morrison • February 24, 2024

Newton’s schools are in session, but learning is different during the week that would have been the district’s February vacation.

Local Artist Kemp Harris Inspires Change Through Story and Song

Genevieve Morrison and Laney McAden • February 19, 2024

Kemp Harris, an activist, singer-songwriter, and retired Newton educator, has a deep and colorful history and an even brighter future, making an impact on the city with musical and political commentary. “When...

Teacher, School Committee Chair Reflect on Returning to School After Strike

Genevieve Morrison • February 18, 2024

Two weeks after teachers’ strike, a Newton teacher and a Newton School Committee chair spoke on the future of schools in the city.

Newton Teachers Discuss Underfunding and Special Education in Parent/Educator Collaborative Forum

Laney McAden • February 2, 2024

The PEC held a community forum allowing Newton educators to discuss how the underfunding of NPS has impacted student learning and safety.

NTA Fines Reach $375,000 as Strike Continues

Genevieve Morrison • January 26, 2024

State fines against the NTA reached $375,000 Thursday night, as the union announced the sixth day of its strike.

Parent/Educator Collaborative Hosts Community Forum About NPS Budget

Sophie Compston • January 26, 2024

The PEC hosted a community forum Tuesday to discuss the NPS budget. Ward 5 Councilor Bill Humphrey joined to take questions. 

Parent Educator Collaborative Talks Contract Negotiations, Encourages Resident Action, at Community Forum

Ella Song • December 3, 2023

Newton’s Parent/Educator Collaborative gave updates on NTA contract negotiations and discussed contract goals at its community forum.

Newton Public Schools Outlines Updated Safety Initiatives

Brooke Ghaly • November 5, 2023

Newton Public Schools officials are committed to ensuring that all students, faculty, and staff are prepared to stay safe.

Newton Teachers Association, Parent/Educator Collaborative Demonstrate at School Committee Meeting

Ella Song • September 14, 2023

The NTA and Newton Public Schools (NPS) are currently negotiating a new contract after the previous contract’s expiration on Aug. 31.