Newton Public Schools (NPS) Office of Teaching and Learning will host Community Math Night on November 12, 6:30PM-7:30PM at Brown Middle School (125 Meadowbrook Road). NPS will discuss important new updates to its math programs, including math pathways and instructional practices. Topics for the Evening NPS Superintendent Anna Nolin discussed…
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School Committee will meet in person (Education Center, Room 304) on Monday, November 3 at 5:30PM in Executive Session with an agenda to discuss: School Committee will meet in person (Education Center, Room 210) and virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, November 3 at 6:30PM. The agenda includes: School Committee will…
As NPS parents and Newton residents, we’re proud to support Jenna Miara for the Newton School Committee. Jenna is a thoughtful listener, bridge-builder, and tireless advocate for students. With directly relevant experience as a public interest lawyer and lived experience as a parent, she brings both heart and expertise to the…
As a Newton resident and parent, I am proud to support Christine Fisher for School Committee. Christine brings deep knowledge of education systems and a truly independent perspective that our schools need right now. Christine has spent years learning how schools work from the inside out. She understands how decisions…
As Zervas moms, we’ve seen how much Ben Schlesinger contributes to our community. He doesn’t just talk about engagement — he lives it. Whether coaching kids, attending school events, or helping parents understand what’s happening in City Hall, Ben shows up, listens, and follows through. As a coach, Ben encourages…
As an NPS educator, I’m excited to be supporting Mali Brodt, Jenna Miara, and Jim Murphy for School Committee. This fall, I had the opportunity to host Mali and Jenna in my home with neighbors and. friends. Mali and Jenna were thoughtful, forward-looking, and solution-oriented. It was deeply refreshing to talk with…
As members of a local volunteer group that worked closely with Jenna Miara for more than two years, we have seen firsthand the kind of compassionate, capable, and committed leader she is. Jenna would be an exceptional School Committee member, and we are thrilled to vote for her. In 2022,…
I’m a special educator at Newton North, and I work closely with many members of our Unit C staff. The work these professionals do is foundational to our schools – they are truly the backbone of the system. For our schools to thrive, we need leaders who understand how the…
I am writing to share my strong support for Mali Brodt for School Committee (running at Large for Ward 6). I have known Mali for several years and can attest that she is thoughtful, smart, and, in this polarized world, truly open to hearing from multiple viewpoints. Mali is a seasoned educator…
School Committee has canceled a previously scheduled Executive Session Meeting to be held on Monday, October 27 for a grievance hearing with the Newton Teachers Association. See Meeting Cancellation Notice. School Committee Policy Subcommittee will meet in person (Education Center, Room 212) on Friday, October 31 at 12:30PM. The agenda…
The Ward 6 School Committee race has exposed a stark contrast between two approaches to public service; Mali Brodt’s is one built on merit and expertise. The choice for Newton voters is simple: Mali is the demonstrably superior candidate. Our children deserve the most qualified leader; Mali Brodt is it. Mali’s two…
I’m writing to share my strong support for Mali Brodt for the Newton School Committee. I feel so lucky to have worked with Mali for seven years at Josiah Quincy Upper School in Boston, where I got to see up close her incredible dedication to her students. She put her…