Newton Students Win 2023 College-Sponsored National Merit Scholarships

Approximately 3,800 students have won college-sponsored National Merit Scholarship awards financed by 153 U.S. colleges and universities.

MassBay Collaborates with NewTV to Launch Student-Run Podcast

The inaugural episode of "The BayWatch" was created, written, produced, and edited by six student interns.

Newton Student Earns National Merit Scholarship

Newton South High School’s Joshua Sebastian earned the National Merit University of Texas at Dallas Scholarship.

The Rashi School Honors Newton Residents Rebecca and Glenn Burack

Over 400 people turned out for The Rashi School’s annual fundraising and community event at the Seaport Hotel Boston

Newton Elementary Strings Program Saved, FY24 School Budget Revised

Funds for the fourth grade string classes and orchestra programs, special education programs, and class sizes will be restored.

Newton’s William James Colleges Receives $5.9M Grant By Dept. Of Ed.

The funding will go to students from underserved communities studying to become school psychologists and behavioral health counselors.

Newton Parents, Teachers Fight To Save Elementary Strings Program

Fifteen elementary schools in Newton could lose their strings and orchestra programs in the proposed 2024 school budget.

Discrimination Complaint Over Newton Play Meritless, Inquiry Finds

A conservative parent group filed a federal civil rights complaint against Newton North High School over a controversial play.

Former Newton Mayor Named Director At Harvard Institute Of Politics

Warren was Newton mayor for two terms from 2010 to 2018, and comes to the Institute of Politics with a history of public service work.

Rashi School to Honor Newton Residents Rebecca and Glenn Burack

The Rashi School’s annual fundraising and community event will be held on Sunday, May 7 at the Seaport Hotel Boston

Newton Public Schools Will Have An Early Release Due To Snow

Newton preschools will get out at 12:00 p.m., elementary schools at 12:10 p.m., middle schools at 11:20 a.m. and high schools at 12:45 p.m.

Newton’s Alvernia High School Closing at End of Academic Year: Report

Students at the Newton all-girls Catholic high school will join Fontbonne Academy in Milton, reports WHDH.

Applications Open For 2023 Newton Nancy Quint Schön Arts Scholarships

Newton Community Pride offers the scholarships in partnership with Newton resident and artist Nancy Schön.

Lizbeth and George Krupp Announce a $2 Million Grant for Rashi School

The Rashi School announced a $2 million challenge grant from Lizbeth and George Krupp through The Krupp Fund for the Future of Rashi School

The Rashi School to Hold Open House for Grades Pre-K-8

The Rashi School is hosting an open house on Sunday, January 22 from 10 AM to 12 PM at The Rashi School, 8000 Great Meadow Road in Dedham

Newton Cancels School For Friday As Storm Looms

Forecasters have warned of dangerous conditions overnight Thursday into Friday as stormy weather makes its way across New England.

Newton’s Superintendent Search Committee Launches Focus Groups

Participants will be asked for input on what they consider to be the most effective characteristics for the district's next superintendent.

Newton South HS Seeking Long Term Substitute Math Teacher

The school had a teacher who left for the month of November, and the person lined up to serve as a substitute withdrew with no notice.

Newton Students Win MassDOT’s 'Safe Streets Smart Trips' Video Contest

Savannah Bond, Asher Salmon Hansen, Yuli Ziblat, and Josie Lee won the grand prize in the freshman/sophomore category.

Newton’s Lasell University Receives $2.5M State Grant

The grant will enhance training for teachers of English learners in pre-K to eighth grade with academic challenges.

The Rashi School Announces Two Innovative Affordability Programs

Experience Rashi Kindergarten! and Realize Rashi Help K-2 Families Fund a Jewish Independent School Education

Newton’s KaiPod Learning Named Semifinalist For $1M Prize

The Yass Prize celebrates America’s most innovative and effective educational organizations.

Newton School Play Only Allowing Students Of Color To Join: Complaint

Newton North High School is now facing a federal civil rights complaint.

Newton Begins Search For New Superintendent

Superintendent David Fleishman retired as superintendent​ in June and Kathy Smith took his place as interim superintendent.

Chestnut Hill’s Mt. Alvernia Academy Named National Blue Ribbon School

The Chestnut Hill school is one of 297 2022 National Blue Ribbon Schools nationwide and one of only 4 in Massachusetts.

Newton's MCAS Results Show Dip In English Scores

The percentage of students receiving a score of "meeting expectations" or higher in English dropped in nearly every grade since 2021.

Volunteers Needed For Newton's 23rd Annual Halloween Window Painting Event

Registration is now open for student painters in grades 3-8.

Newton North, South Rank #6, #9 On List Of Top MA High Schools

Newton South’s ranking improved since the 2022 list came out in April, when the high school ranked number 12 in the state​​.

Newton Public Schools Partnering With Helpsy To Collect Used Clothes

Beginning November 1, textiles in Massachusetts can no longer be disposed of in the trash or recycling.

Newton’s Lasell University Cuts Cost Of Tuition, Room & Board By 33%

For the 2023-2024 academic year, the combined tuition and standard room and board price will decrease from $59,130 to $39,500.

The Rashi School Invites Area Families to a Traveling Petting Zoo

The Rashi School will bring the popular Farm Visits Traveling Petting Zoo to area families on Sunday, October 16 from 10 AM-11:30 AM

Newton Students Named 2023 National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists

Twenty one Newton residents are among 16,000 semifinalists in the 68th annual National Merit Scholarship Program.

Boston College Ranked Among U.S. News' 2022-2023 Best

BC was ranked alongside Massachusetts schools like Harvard, MIT, and Tufts.

Princeton Review 'Best Colleges 2023' Includes Boston College

BC is one of 26 Massachusetts schools that made the list.

Newton Resident Farzana Mohamed Appointed To DESE Board

Mohamed was appointed along with Tricia Canavan, CEO of Tech Foundry, to serve along seven other DESE Board members.

Newton Student Wins College-Sponsored National Merit Scholarship

Michael H. Sun​ is one of approximately 3,800 students who have won college-sponsored awards.

Lasell University President Michael Alexander To Retire After 16 Years

“Serving as President of Lasell University has been a distinct honor and the highlight of my professional career,” Alexander said.

Newton’s West Suburban YMCA Welcomes New Preschool Director

Heather Porder will lead the Preschool Center for Youth Development and the Out-of-School and Kids’ Corner programs.

Newton May Hire Kathleen Alward Smith As Interim Superintendent

The Interim Superintendent Search Committee has recommended Kathleen Alward Smith to temporarily replace Superintendent Davis Fleishman.

Newton Resident Honored With MassBay’s All-College Academic Award

Isaiah A. Milgroom received the award at MassBay’s 60th Commencement Exercises on Thursday, May 26.