

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
2 hours 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

