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...
Schools Face Challenges in Town Budget
January 8, 2026 • Needham Town Manager Katie King explained why the budget for FY27 will face challenges. As the Needham School Department works its...
School Committee Coalesces Around New 6-8 Pollard Middle
November 19, 2025 • Ahead of an impending funding deadline and a town summit, members of the committee also signaled strong support for a 750-plus-seat...
Despite Ending Campaign, Barr’s Name Remains
March 31, 2025 • The incumbent’s announcement to suspend her campaign poses some logistical complications. When longtime School Committee member Connie Barr announced she would...
Connie Barr Ends Campaign for School Committee
March 24, 2025 • At the end of her sixth term on the committee, Barr announced Sunday she would no longer seek reelection. After 18...
Surveys Indicate Parent-Student Disconnect on Cell Phones
March 19, 2025 • Following research and feedback from the school community, administrators suggested how different grade levels could manage phone use in their schools....