Designing Pollard’s Evolution
March 19, 2026 • The vision for a new middle school became a little more concrete as state and town boards work to advance the...
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...
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...