Youth Programs from the LigerBots
When I’m not causing trouble on Village 14, I’m off coaching on the LigerBots, Newton’s FIRST Robotics Competition team. As you can probably imagine, this year has been a bit odd, but it’s also been incredibly inspiring as a coach. The teens...Fuller apologizes for handling of Horace Mann
Following a public outcry by parents and teachers late last month over conditions at the Horace Mann Elementary School, officials have pledged to upgrade the building, improve communication with community members, and explore constructing an addition to the facility,...VIDEO: Watch the school demographics presentation
In her most recent email newsletter, Newton Mayor Ruthanne Fuller wrote…
An in-depth demographic study of how the four proposed large developments would impact the Newton Public Schools shows that the new housing (1,775 units) would create only a small amount of new enrollment. The study forecast only 83 additional students district-wide over the next decade.
Is she out of her mind? How can that possibly be?
Watch this video to see the presentation on the topic:
Programs and Serives Finance Committee April, 10, 2019 from NewTV on Vimeo.
Governor appoints Hills to state ed board
Gov. Charlie Baker today appointed former Newton School Committee chair Matthew Hills to a seat on the state’s Board of Elementary and Secondary Education, Wicked Local reports.Fuller: Schools could ‘manage’ Northland, Riverside, Riverdale & Chestnut Hill Sq projects
In addition to releasing a statement today regarding the MBTA’s proposed bus changes, Newton Mayor Ruthanne Fuller also shared these thoughts regarding the Newton Public Schools latest enrollment projections. (bold added below for emphasis)
The school enrollment forecast is critical, and it’s done thoughtfully, seriously and in-depth each year.
The Enrollment Analysis Report in November and the Enrollment Planning and Class Size Report issued this week show that while we have to
Mount Ida College Closed Today
Mount Ida College officially closed today. A Newton institution for the last 119 years, thousands of students were a part of its many programs throughout that period. Since 2015, NewTV partnered with Mt. Ida to provide a real-world facility for learning. Mustang...LigerBots Competing at the New England District Championships!
The LigerBots, Newton’s FIRST Robotics team is on the field this weekend competing at the New England District Championships. Matches started today with qualifiers today and tomorrow, the finals wrap up on Saturday. The whole thing is happening at BU’s...
LigerBots Win International Recognition for Animation
While the LigerBots, Newton’s FIRST Robotics team gets a lot of attention for, well, robotics, it’s also about developing a series of other skills. This week the parent organization selected our Safety Animation as the top in the world! This mean’s...
Which Issues are Most Important to You
It’s great this election has prompted more civic involvement – It would be even greater if it translates into more residents staying involved long afterward – but first, be sure to get out and VOTE! On November 7, 2017. Newton is a lovely city with a...Special ed group releases survey responses for school committee & mayor
SEPAC, the Newton Special Education Parents Advisory Council, recently surveyed the candidates for school committee and mayor.
You can read the candidates written responses here.
Former Newton TAB editor Gail Spector running for School Committee
As a journalist and blogger who has covered Newton for 17 years, I am beyond excited to announce my candidacy for School Committee from Ward 8. This seat is currently held by Margie Ross Decter, who cannot run for reelection because of term limits. Like all School...