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School Committee Approves High School Attendance Policy
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School Committee Approves High School Attendance Policy

June 17, 2025 • After delaying their vote on the matter for further consideration, members passed the NHS handbook for next school year. Weeks of...

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Cameron Morsberger
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Absenteeism Policy Draws School Committee Concern
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Absenteeism Policy Draws School Committee Concern

May 23, 2024 • The School Committee voted to adopt the Needham High School student handbook for the next school year, despite several members questioning...

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Cameron Morsberger
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Schools Look to Close Achievement Gaps
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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....

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Marc Mandel
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