Confronting the Migration Learning Curve
January 24, 2024 • This is part two of a multi-part Needham Local series on refugee resettlement and its face in Needham. For the Needham...
Practicing Diversity in the Needham Public Schools
January 18, 2024 • Needham Public Schools takes a new approach to hiring practices in an effort to match student representation in the district. Having...
In Their Words: The Needham Human Rights Committee
December 7, 2023 • In recognition of the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, we spoke with members of the Needham Human...
Town Wrestles with Whose History to Celebrate
November 30, 2023 • With legislation pending in front of the Massachusetts Legislature, the Select Board is mulling over what it wants to do about...
Schools Look to Close Achievement Gaps
November 27, 2023 • School administrators presented on three areas worth tracking to provide a more equitable learning experience across race, ability, income and language....
District Leaders Contemplate Improvements in Addressing Racial Incidents
November 6, 2023 • During the last school year, incidents involving racist language directed toward the Asian community within Needham’s elementary schools raised concerns among...