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Addressing Absenteeism Through Policy
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Addressing Absenteeism Through Policy

March 5, 2026 • The effectiveness of the credit system is being put to the test at Needham High School, with the hope of promoting...

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School Hiring Practices Bolstered By Review
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School Hiring Practices Bolstered By Review

February 26, 2026 • The Needham School Committee received confirmation from a third-party review that the district's hiring processes are geared toward student safety. In...

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School Administrators Announce New Literacy Program

February 9, 2026 • After three years of deliberation, a decision was made the last week of January, finalizing the elementary level literacy curriculum. The...

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