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....
Giving the School Committee Something to Chew On…
November 9, 2023 • The Director of Nutrition Services for Needham Public Schools stopped by the School Committee meeting on November 7, 2023. She shared...
‘Extraordinary’ Needham High Seniors Recognized for Academic Excellence, Impact
November 9, 2023 Walking into Tuesday’s School Committee meeting, Needham High School seniors Nevan Sujit and Ray Winig knew Superintendent Dan Gutekanst would, in his...
Needham Public Schools to ‘Advance Equity’ with Professional Development Grant
October 20, 2023 • Needham Public Schools are moving one step closer to a more equitable learning environment, thanks to a $156,580 grant from the...
MCAS Scores Signal Needham Still On Road To ‘Recovery’
October 19, 2023 • Chronic absenteeism, underperformance and slow achievement growth plague Needham Public Schools post-pandemic, with low-income students disproportionately affected, according to information shared...
Needham Preschool Changes Enrollment Strategy
September 25, 2023 • A highly in-demand NPS program recently changed how they will approve applicants. Ask any parent, and they will say that finding...