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Handbooks Passed, Absentee Policy Changes Not Present
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Handbooks Passed, Absentee Policy Changes Not Present

May 21, 2026 • The School Committee approved updated handbooks that included guidelines around physical restraint and timeout policies, as newly recommended by the state,...

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Cameron Morsberger
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District Leaders Contemplate Improvements in Addressing Racial Incidents
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District Leaders Contemplate Improvements in Addressing Racial Incidents

November 6, 2023 • During the last school year, incidents involving racist language directed toward the Asian community within Needham’s elementary schools raised concerns among...

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Yuxiao Yuan
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