Newton Teachers Reach Agreement To End Longest MA Strike In 30 Years

School is expected to be back in session on Monday upon ratification of the agreement on a new four-year deal.

Newton Teachers Strike Update: $100K Daily Fines Begin Sunday Night

With both sides saying they are "getting close to an agreement" a Middlesex judge held off on an "exceptional remedy" to next week.

Newton Teachers Strike Update: Overnight Talks Crash With No Deal

The Newton Teachers Association said talks that lasted until 6 a.m. broke off as classrooms remained closed for an 11th school day.

'The Schools Should Be Open': Newton Teachers Strike Hits 11th Day

The School Committee on Thursday planned a preliminary make-up schedule that includes going to school four days of February vacation.

'We Need More Money': Newton Teachers Strike Tensions At Tipping Point

The Newton Teachers Association said Mayor Ruthanne Fuller must provide the School Committee funding to close a $15 million contract gap.

'$15 million Apart On Our Proposals': Newton Teachers Strike Update

Despite hopes that proposal exchanges would produce a breakthrough, buildings will remain closed on Thursday.

Striking Newton Teachers 'Hold The Line' As Missed School Days Mount

The National Education Association president was in Newton on Wednesday in support of the striking teachers.

Newton Teachers Strike Extended: Mayor Fuller Joins Negotiations

Mayor Ruthanne Fuller said she expects a new proposal from the Newton Teachers Association at noon on Wednesday.

Newton Teachers Strike Update: New Signs Of Hope On 8th Day Of Closure

The School Committee said that while there remains a "substantial gap" in proposals it hopes the sides are "nearing an agreement" on a deal.

'Still Far Apart': Newton Teachers' Strike Closed Schools For 8th Day

The Newton School Committee said all buildings will remain closed amid the ongoing work stoppage.

Newton Teachers Strike Update: 'Incredibly Difficult On Everyone'

The Newton Teachers Association: "As resolute as ever to secure the contract our students and educators need and deserve."

Newton Teachers Strike Cancels School For 7th Day

Momentum in talks broke down on Sunday while the classrooms remain closed into a third week.

Newton Teachers Strike Update: 'On Picket Lines Monday' As Talks Stall

Both the Newton Teachers Association and School Committee expressed pessimism about an agreement Sunday afternoon.

Judge Pauses Newton Teacher Fines As Strike Enters To Second Week

The Newton Teachers Association is already facing $375,000 in fines for the illegal strike with schools closed for the past six days.

'Major Step Backward': Newton Teachers Strike Update

After claiming some progress on Wednesday, negotiations stall as school is canceled for a sixth day and the union faces escalating fines.

Newton Schools Closed Friday For 6th Day Amid Teachers Strike

Despite more reports of progress, no deal was reached to end the work stoppage on Thursday.

Newton Teachers Strike: Signs Of Hope Despite 5th Canceled School Day

The Newton Teachers Association said "progress was made" Wednesday as it faces another $200,000 in fines for an illegal strike.

Despite 'Progress' Newton Teachers Strike Cancels School Thursday

The Newton Teachers Association had reported "progress made" in areas of parental leave and salaries.

Newton Parents Group Builds Support For School Funding With Petition

The group calling itself Concerned Taxpayers and/or Parents in Newton has gained more than 1,000 signatures for #FullerFindTheFunds.

Newton Teachers Strike: 'A Social Justice Issue' As $100K Fine Looms

Newton teachers will be on the picket lines and rally for a fourth straight school day amid escalating fines for an illegal strike.

'Appalled At The Lack Of Progress': Newton Teachers Strike Extended

The Newton Teachers Association will incur a $50,000 fine as the strike extends into a fourth school day.

Newton Teachers Strike Update: NTA Defiant In Face Of Escalating Fines

NTA Statement: "Our fight for the funding our schools deserve is greater than the need to obey laws that attempt to silence us."

Newton Teachers Hit With Harsh Fines As Strike Enters Third School Day

A day of negotiations did not result in a agreement after the second day of canceled classes on Monday.

Newton Teachers Strike Update: No School, Picket Lines, Negotiations

The Newton Teachers Association membership took to the streets of the city instead of the classrooms for a second school day on Monday.

Judge Orders End To Newton Teachers Strike; Pols Support Union Action

Newton teachers have until Sunday afternoon to call off the strike or they could incur fines for an illegal strike.

'Heartbroken': Newton Schools Shuttered On First Day Of Teacher Strike

All Newton Public Schools buildings are closed with sports, arts, after-school activities and community education programs canceled.

No School Friday As Newton Teachers Vote To Strike

UPDATE: Newton will be closed on Friday as teachers walk off the job amid a five-month contract impasse.

'This Is Unacceptable': Newton Teachers Union Plans City Hall Rally

The teachers union said: "We’ve reached a critical point in contract negotiations."

Newton Teachers Make Public Case For New Contract

The teachers union held a press conference five days after taking a "no confidence" vote in Mayor Ruthanne Fuller and the School Committee.

Newton Teachers Union Votes 'No Confidence' In Mayor, School Committee

The Newton Teachers Association vote comes as educators pass the 100-day mark working without a contract.

Newton's Carroll Center For The Blind Aims To Raise $18 Million

The Caroll Center is preparing for an expected surge in demand for vision loss programs due to changing demographic and health trends.

"Sown To Grow" Emoji And Message Program Helps Newton Students Open Up

A program being used in Newton Public Schools is starting conversations between the students and the teachers. It's called "Sown to Grow."

Suspended BC Swimmers File Suit, Seek Injunction For Return To Pool

BC's co-ed swim team was suspended last month due to alleged hazing. Now, members of that team have filed a suit against school officials.

Boston College Launches Largest Capital Campaign In School History

The fundraising effort will help support academics, financial aid and student life. Find out how much money the school hopes to raise.

Boston College: Hazing Investigation Involving Swim And Diving Team To Continue Despite Legal Threat

The school's athletic program indefinitely suspended the teams last week after multiple hazing allegations.

13 Newton Students Named National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists

Hundreds of MA students were among the more than 16,000 national semifinalists announced in the 69th National Merit Scholarship Program.

The Rashi School Hosts a Summer Camp Fair for Families

The Rashi School and Summer 365, experts in the summer camp arena, have partnered to present SUMMER 365 LIVE: THE FALL TOUR

Boston College Students Struggle To Stay Cool In Dorms During Heat Emergency

"I've got my fan," said Boston University student Kai Farr. "My bedside fan, my big box fan, a central fan."

Back To School: See Newton Schools 2023-24 School Calendar

Newton students return on Sept. 5. Here are key dates to know.

Newton Student Honored At MassBay's 61st Commencement Ceremony

Yocheved Fleischmann​ received a Program Award in General Business: Hospitality Management.