School Committee retreat highlights DEI shift, meeting efficiency ideas and more
The Newton School Committee met Monday evening for its annual retreat—a meeting to discuss the committee’s ability to work together and to assess whether the [...]
How to donate to Newton Public Schools—without violating the gift policy
At one of the last School Committee meetings of the academic year, the Newton Public Schools gift policy raised some questions. On June 15, committee [...]
NPS Annual Report: Strong academic and extracurricular performance, racial disparities among students
Newton Public Schools showed consistently strong performance across test scores, attendance and other academic indicators—despite continued racial disparities among minority student groups—in an annual report [...]
Underwood fourth graders wrap up major food drive for Newton Food Pantry
As part of an end-of-year project, fourth graders at Underwood Elementary School partnered with the Newton Food Pantry last month to collect more than 100 [...]
Column: A Newton North alum shows the value of combining skills with humanity
This month’s lovely commencement ceremonies at Newton’s high schools naturally brought out the smiles and tears of many proud parents. And their pride is well-placed. [...]
Math Problem: Bigelow parents frustrated with new Pathways program
For the last few weeks, Newton’s plan for a new accelerated middle school math curriculum has faced criticism from a number of Bigelow Middle School [...]
NPS approves agreement with NTA for more elementary school prep time
The Newton School Committee announced the approval of a memorandum of agreement (MOA) to increase the amount of preparatory time for elementary school educators in [...]
NPS launches staff award in honor of outgoing North Principal Henry Turner
At Newton North High School’s graduation ceremony on June 2, vice principal Amy Winston announced the creation of a new staff award known as the [...]
School Committee shuts down Ward/Underwood consolidation idea, passes new homework policy
In its last meeting of the 2025-2026 school year, the Newton School Committee voted in favor of proceeding with separate construction projects for the Ward [...]
Column: Teacher gift-giving should be about appreciation, not competition
Dear Nanci, Every school year around teacher appreciation time, I find myself in the same uncomfortable position. Newton Public Schools has a clear policy limiting [...]
NPS appoints first director of mental health
Newton Public Schools announced the appointment of the district’s first Director of Mental Health and Well-Being on Tuesday. Jesse Krotick—who has served as Coordinator of [...]
Newton South dean of students named interim principal
Newton South High School Dean of Students Caitlin Brown has been named interim principal at that school for the 2026-2027 academic year, with Principal Tamara [...]
Newton South Class of 2026 graduates with hope, humor
Newton South High School graduates heard messages of remembering to stay curious and creative while finding joy along the way at their graduation ceremony on [...]
Newton’s METCO director named interim NNHS principal
Newton Public Schools announced yesterday that Lisa Gilbert-Smith, director of the city’s Metropolitan Council for Educational Opportunity (METCO) program, will serve as Newton North High [...]
‘Stay curious’: Newton North Class of 2026 graduates with eyes forward and fond farewells
At a time when so many are running nonstop, glued to their phones, misunderstanding each other and trying to figure out life on the go, [...]