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...
Partnering to Support Students, Build Prevention Programs
March 24, 2025 • Needham Public Schools and the town provide resources for students and families to discuss important topics that extend beyond the classroom....
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....
Needham Schools Confront Controversial Literacy Program
January 13, 2025 • Needham Public Schools currently use a literacy curriculum that has been heavily criticized. School officials say the program and its revised...
Memento mori: Change to NHS Latin Program Prompts Discussion
December 2, 2024 • Since Latin 1 was removed from course schedules this school year, a former NHS Latin teacher fears the language program is...
Needham’s MCAS Scores Show Slight Improvement
October 7, 2024 • Needham students scored higher on several of the state-mandated exams compared with last year but still fall below pre-pandemic results in...