A staff update on the NPS reading curriculum was on the agenda at the October 3 School Committee meeting, and multiple parents took the opportunity to share their views about reading instruction at NPS, as well as the $2 million in ARPA funding that Mayor Fuller has allocated for updating…
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Meeting agenda: Introduction of new elementary principals, capital projects update The September 19 School Committee began with a single public commenter, Dr. Phoebe Olhava, applauding the NPS commitment to creating a “culture of fairness and belonging.” However, Dr. Olhava went on to say the NPS Statement of Values and Commitment…
Revised draft of Goals spurs additional questions On Wednesday September 7, NPS administrators submitted a revised version of System Wide Goals for the 2022-2023 academic year. The previous five-page draft was discussed during the August 8 meeting, while the new draft expands to 13 pages across the same three categories: Education,…
Mayor, NTA President address teachers On Wednesday, August 31, Newton Public School teachers, administrators, the School Committee, and the Mayor gathered in-person for Opening Day at Newton South High School. The event was last held prior to the 2019-2020 school year, and at that time it served as a rally for…
At the August 8 School Committee meeting, the members discussed with the NPS administration the draft NPS Systemic Goals for the academic year 2022-2023. The Systemic Goals are in three categories: Educational Goals, Family and Community Communication Goals, and Operational Goals. Educational Goals are subdivided into Academic Excellence, Educational Equity, and Social…
Ms. Mohamed joins fellow Newton residents Matt Hills and Martin West On Wednesday, July 27, Governor Baker appointed Newton resident Farzana Mohamed to a 5-year term on the State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education (BESE). Tricia Canavan of Springfield, MA was also appointed. “Both Ms. Canavan and Ms. Mohamed…
— City’s Request for Proposals Emphasizes Community Meetings and Outreach to Racially Diverse Candidates — The deadline for submission for Newton’s RFP for executive search firms was July 14, and the City received ten responses, including two from nonprofit organizations: Massachusetts Association of School Committees and New England School Development…
The School Committee voted unanimously to offer Kathleen Smith, an experienced Massachusetts school superintendent, the Interim Superintendent position for Newton Public Schools. The vote is subject to contract negotiations and her term would be from July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023. Dr. Smith is presently the Interim Superintendent for…