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.

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 Parents Press Forward in Class-Action Suit Against NTA

Genevieve Morrison • March 1, 2024

Three Newton parents filed a second class-action suit against the Newton Teachers Association for its 11-day strike in January.

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.

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.

Auchincloss, Boston Globe, Call for Reopening of Newton Schools

Ella Song • January 30, 2024

U.S. Rep. Jake Auchincloss and The Boston Globe called for an end to the NTA strike and the reopening of Newton schools. 

Newton Parent Files Suit Against NTA

Genevieve Morrison • January 30, 2024

A parent filed a motion alleging the NTA strike, which has lasted eight school days, interferes with her children’s right to an education.

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 Teachers Association, Newton School Committee Reach Impasse in Negotiations

Annie Ladd Reid • September 10, 2023

After a year of negotiations, the Newton Teachers Association (NTA) and the Newton School Committee (NSC) are at odds.