Rajani LaRocca Kicks Off “Family Conversations”
Story Starters is delighted to welcome award-winning author Rajani LaRocca to its Family Conversations program kickoff on January 26. Now through January 10, Needham families...
Tarsky Finishes First in State Rep. Race, Rausch Fends off Opponent
November 6, 2024 • Democrat Josh Tarsky will represent Needham in the State House, and state Sen. Becca Rausch secured her fourth term in office....
A More Complete Picture of School Absenteeism
October 18, 2024 • Members of the Needham School Committee share their concerns about certain subgroups of students having more unexcused absences at their meeting...
Sen. Rausch to Face Franklin’s Dashe Videira in November
October 14, 2024 • In a contested race for state senate, Needham and 10 other communities will decide between a Democratic incumbent and her Republican...
Students Embrace Advocacy and Civic Engagement
June 13, 2024 • What began as a course requirement for these high school juniors has led to a deeper examination of the issues of...
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...