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...
Community Weighs Value of Phones in Schools
July 29, 2024 • Locals are advocating for stricter policies around phone use in Needham Public Schools following teacher frustrations and students’ negative relationship with...
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...
Mitchell Elementary Hits Turning Point
March 21, 2024 • Following others in the district, it was Mitchell Elementary School’s turn to share its annual school improvement plan with the School...
Student Involvement Makes Sunita Williams Shine
March 7, 2024 • Collaboration, culture and community emerged as key priorities in the Sunita Williams Elementary School’s improvement plan. Principal Kiana Brunson mapped out...
Pollard Sets Course for Next Three Years
February 8, 2024 • Over the next three years, Pollard Middle School looks to tweak its program both inside and outside the classroom. Principal Tamatha...