Newton School Committee seeks state mediation in teachers’ union talks
Contract negotiations between the Newton Teachers Association and the Newton School Committee are heating up, as the School Committee has requested mediation from the state [...]
Promises, skepticism that override will fix schools’ structural deficit
Of the $15 million in total proposed override tax increases on the ballot next week, the largest chunk -- $4.5 million – would go toward [...]
School Committee endorses yes on override
Levy abstains, citing lack of confidence from community Most of the School Committee voted to endorse voting yes on the three override questions Newton residents [...]
School officials: Override would prevent teacher cuts
School officials made an urgent plea Monday for Newton voters to approve a tax increase that would send $4.5 million to the schools – promising [...]