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The Programs and Services Committee of the Newton City Council met Wednesday. (Steve Mooney / Heights Archives)

Superintendent Asks for More Funding for Newton Schools

Paige Folli November 8, 2024
Newton Public Schools Superintendent Anna Nolin asked for more NPS funding at a Programs and Services Committee meeting on Wednesday.
Angier was one of nine Massachusetts schools to receive the award this year. (Courtesy of Peter Vanderwarker)

Angier Elementary Receives National Blue Ribbon Award

Mei Dasgupta October 6, 2024
Newton’s Angier Elementary School received a National Blue Ribbon Award from the U.S. Department of Education.
 NPS will be partnering with Chartwells Schools Dining Services. (Image Courtesy of Wikimedia Commons)

Newton School Committee Approves New Vendor for School Cafeterias

Genevieve Morrison April 2, 2024
The Newton School Committee (NSC) approved a new food service vendor for Newton Public Schools (NPS) in a unanimous vote on Monday.
Newton Public Schools (NPS) talk school safety. (Steve Mooney / Heights Archives)

Newton Public Schools Outlines Updated Safety Initiatives

Brooke Ghaly November 5, 2023
Newton Public Schools officials are committed to ensuring that all students, faculty, and staff are prepared to stay safe.
Newton Public Schools Face Potential Job Cuts Despite Increased Budget

Newton Public Schools Face Potential Job Cuts Despite Increased Budget

Sahithi Thumuluri March 20, 2022
David Fleishman, superintendent of Newton Public Schools (NPS), warned the NPS community at a March 8 budget presentation that the district may cut as many as 74 jobs next year as a result of declining enrollment rates and a budget gap. 
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