

NTA eBulletin: March 1, 2026
Question of the Week (new) Question from February 15: Do you think that the NTA should collaborate with the City of Newton and the Newton Public Schools to prepare for increased ICE activity in our schools? This week's question: The Trump administration's decision to attack Iran along with Israel was a smart strategic move. Strongly agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly disagree NTA Office Relocation (new) The Newton Teachers Association Office has moved. We are now located
Mike Zilles
13 minutes ago7 min read


NTA eBulletin: February 23, 2026
Question of the Week (new) I will report the results of the last question of the week next week, and add another question then. Anna Nolin's February 22 "Inside Voice" Email: A Reponse (new) The Pace and Efficacy of Change This document is a response to Anna Nolin’s February 22 “Inside Voice” email to staff. I have divided my response to Nolin’s email to staff into two parts: Part one is her response to concerns you voiced in our NTA member survey. I appreciate that she
Mike Zilles
6 days ago8 min read


NTA eBulletin: February 15, 2026
Question of the Week (new) Answers to last week's question: Do you think we, as members of the NTA, should be preparing for increased ICE activity in our city? I found these results perplexing. I had thought that the membership of the NTA would be largely unified around the need to prepare for increased ICE activity. However, 25% of respondents saying 'no' must be taken very seriously. There are two things I noted in the wording of the question that may have elicited a no v
Mike Zilles
Feb 228 min read

