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Newton’s Public Facilities Committee decided to postpone the discussion about geothermal energy until more data was available. (Steve Mooney / Heights Archives)

Newton Parents Press Forward in Class-Action Suit Against NTA

Genevieve Morrison • March 1, 2024
Three Newton parents filed a second class-action suit against the Newton Teachers Association for its 11-day strike in January.
The district reinstated school for four days to make up for the 11 days lost as a result of the late January teachers strike. (Image Courtesy of Wikimedia Commons)

Families Navigate Problems In Newton Schools During Canceled February Break

Genevieve Morrison • February 24, 2024
Newton’s schools are in session, but learning is different during the week that would have been the district’s February vacation.
(Nicole Vagra / Heights Editor)

Teacher, School Committee Chair Reflect on Returning to School After Strike

Genevieve Morrison • February 18, 2024
Two weeks after teachers’ strike, a Newton teacher and a Newton School Committee chair spoke on the future of schools in the city.
Educators shared their experiences teaching in a post-pandemic school environment. (Image Courtesy of Wikimedia Commons)

Newton Teachers Discuss Underfunding and Special Education in Parent/Educator Collaborative Forum

Laney McAden • February 2, 2024
The PEC held a community forum allowing Newton educators to discuss how the underfunding of NPS has impacted student learning and safety.
Newton Public Schools have been closed for eight days. (Genevieve Morrison / Heights Editor)

Auchincloss, Boston Globe, Call for Reopening of Newton Schools

Ella Song • January 30, 2024
U.S. Rep. Jake Auchincloss and The Boston Globe called for an end to the NTA strike and the reopening of Newton schools. 
The motion calls for sanctions that would force the union to end the strike. (Genevieve Morrison / Heights Editor)

Newton Parent Files Suit Against NTA

Genevieve Morrison • January 30, 2024
A parent filed a motion alleging the NTA strike, which has lasted eight school days, interferes with her children’s right to an education.
Both discussed appeals were denied (Steve Mooney / Heights Archives)

NTA Fines Reach $375,000 as Strike Continues

Genevieve Morrison • January 26, 2024
State fines against the NTA reached $375,000 Thursday night, as the union announced the sixth day of its strike.
Ward 5 Councilor Bill Humphrey answered questions regarding the city budget Tuesday night. (Nicole Vagra / Heights Editor)

Parent/Educator Collaborative Hosts Community Forum About NPS Budget

Sophie Compston • January 26, 2024
The PEC hosted a community forum Tuesday to discuss the NPS budget. Ward 5 Councilor Bill Humphrey joined to take questions. 
(Nicole Vagra / Heights Editor)

Parent Educator Collaborative Talks Contract Negotiations, Encourages Resident Action, at Community Forum

Ella Song • December 3, 2023
Newton’s Parent/Educator Collaborative gave updates on NTA contract negotiations and discussed contract goals at its community forum.
Educators shared their experiences teaching in a post-pandemic school environment. (Image Courtesy of Wikimedia Commons)

Newton Teachers Association, Newton School Committee Reach Impasse in Negotiations

Annie Ladd Reid • September 10, 2023
After a year of negotiations, the Newton Teachers Association (NTA) and the Newton School Committee (NSC) are at odds.
If passed, the override will provide Newton Public Schools with funding for reconstruction and operational costs. (Shruthi Sriram / Heights Editor)

Pro-Override Groups Hold 21 Standouts Outside Public Schools Across Newton

Shruthi Sriram • February 19, 2023
The NTA, in collaboration with Yes for Newton, organized 21 community standouts in support of the override.
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