Angier named National Blue Ribbon School
The U.S. Department of Education has recognized excellence in schools across the nation with the National Blue Ribbon Schools Program since 1982. Now, Angier Elementary [...]
Davenport moves out of Newton, resigns from School Committee
There was an empty seat at Monday night's School Committee meeting. Ward 7 School Committee member Amy Davenport has moved out of Newton, so she [...]
Do Not Disturb: Newton starts school year with new cell phone policy
The School Committee voted unanimously on Monday night to adopt a comprehensive, district-wide cell phone and internet-enabled device policy. The new policy centers around pouches [...]
Vibe Shift: Newton schools kick off year with optimism, excitement
PHOTO: Newton North English teachers Kate Shaughnessy and Sam Shoutis speak at a press conference at the Newton Education Center on Sept. 5. Photo by [...]
Chestnut Hill Square collecting school supplies for kids impacted by homelessness
Students need school supplies, and for some families those school supplies are financially out of reach. Chestnut Hill Square is hosting a School Supply Donation [...]
Newsmakers: Kids on summer stage and a high schooler on the rise
Editor’s note: Newsmakers is a regular feature spotlighting accomplishments of Newton community members, businesses and organizations. Newton residents take the stage in Weston summer productions [...]
Math Problem: The real deal behind Newton’s curriculum mystery
For a while now, there's been chatter about Newton's schools and math—rumors that the schools don't have math curriculum and just wing it, and rumors [...]
Nolin reflects on historic first year leading Newton school district
When Dr. Anna Nolin started her job as Newton’s superintendent of schools last summer, she knew she was in for a big year. Not only [...]
DEI report shows rise in bias-related incidents in Newton schools
The number of bias-related incidents reported in the Newton public school system has gone up significantly in the past year, according to the district’s Office [...]
Letter to the Editor: Pledge’s ‘under God’ does not belong in government meetings
To the Editor, Reciting the “Pledge of Allegiance” at School Committee meetings has been suggested. Supporting the measure, Mayor Fuller was quoted, “People can always [...]
School Committee talks Pledge of Allegiance for meetings
Should the School Committee recite the Pledge of Allegiance before each meeting? Superintendent Anna Nolin thinks so. “Many school systems actually have their students come [...]
The ‘Magic’ of Tiles: Memorial Spaulding Elementary School unveils Mosaic Mural
PHOTO: Artist David Fichter speaks at the unveiling of the Mosaic Mural at Memorial Spaulding Elementary School. Photo by Bryan McGonigle Memorial Spaulding Elementary School [...]
School administration announces three new central office roles
Superintendent Anna Nolin has announced three new roles in the district’s central office team as well as who will be filling them. Christina Maryland will [...]
‘Counting on you’: Newton South Class of 2024 graduates
The Newton South High School Field House was packed with graduating seniors, their families and their educators on Thursday night, as the Class of 2024 [...]
‘Go forth and be awesome’: Newton North Class of 2024 graduates
Newton North High School's Class of 2024 graduated on Monday evening, capping off a high school journey that started with a global pandemic and ended [...]