Full Time Kindergarten Aides: Done! It took from March of 2023 until now, but the kindergarten saga is over!  From Chris Brezski to Newton Public Schools community: ********** Dear NPS families and staff, On November 12th, Massachusetts Superior Court Justice Sarah Weyland Ellis ruled to uphold an arbitrator's decision that the Newton Public Schools must reinstate a full-time aide in all kindergarten classrooms with 14 or more students.  The policy in place at present is that

Another Victory in the Campaign to Restore Full Time Kindergarten Aides! The Honorable Superior Court Judge Sarah Weyland Ellis has rejected the appeal of the Newton School Committee to overturn the Arbitration Award to restore full time kindergarten aides in the Newton Public Schools. From the Middlesex Superior Court Docket: 11/12/2025 ORDER: Memorandum of Decision and Order on Cross Motions for Judgment on the Pleadings For the reasons set forth above, the School Committe

Support Newton Teachers Association Endorsed Candidates for School Committee Join a Standout this Week! Wed 10/29: NNHS 8:15-8:55am NSHS 3:45-4:10pm Thurs 10/30: Bigelow: 7:30-7:45am Lincoln-Eliot: 3-3:30pm Friday 10/31: Brown/Oak Hill: 7:55-8:09am If you live in Newton, Vote! If you live in Newton, Vote for our NTA endorsed candidates! Encourage your friends and neighbors to vote as well! Election Day Voting Polls across the City will open on Election Day, Tuesday, November

Support Newton Teachers Association Endorsed Candidates for School Committee The Newton Teachers Association has endorsed School Committee candidates Jenna Miara (Ward 5), Mali Brodt (Ward 6), and Jim Murphy (Ward 8). The NTA sent questionnaires to all School Committee and Mayoral candidates. Their responses can be viewed here. Please click on the links attached to each candidate’s name to find out how you can directly support their campaigns. Now that we have made the en

Press Release: Newton Teachers Association Endorses Three Candidates for School Committee The Newton Teachers Association is pleased to announce its endorsements of School Committee candidates Jenna Miara (Ward 5), Mali Brodt (Ward 6), and Jim Murphy (Ward 8). Please click on the links attached to each candidate’s name to find out how you can support their campaigns. The NTA sent questionnaires to all School Committee and Mayoral candidates. Their responses can be viewed h

School Committee Endorsements Please vote on NTA endorsements for Newton School Committee candidates! Voting is open, and will remain...

Resolution of Differences with the District on the use of Holy Days We have reached a resolution and mutual understanding with the...

Click on the image above to link to the Charles River Museum of Industry and Innovation. When Waltham Strikes The Charles River Museum of...

Click on the image above to link to the Charles River Museum of Industry and Innovation. A Pattern of Violating Our Trust, Part 2 I was...

Click on the image above to go the Charles River Museum of Industry and Innovation Hello All, Welcome back to a new school year. We've...

Please click on the image above to RSVP and see directions to the party! Chris Walsh's Retirement Chris Walsh's retirement party will be...

Tufts Late Rejection of Payments: Follow Up On Friday afternoon, NPS HR Support sent out the following email regarding Tufts denial of...

Marc Laredo's Campaign Email on the School Budget (new)   I apologize for the late arrival of this email. The late sunset gave me the...

NEA Organizing a March 4th Nationwide Day of Action The NEA "Protect Our Kids" campaign is mobilizing educators, parents, students, and...

Please click on the image above to let us know if you will be coming! NTA Night Out! Join your union siblings for an for an NTA Night...

The Social Security Fairness Act We are at a critical juncture. The Senate is poised to vote on the Social Security Fairness Act, which...

Dear Colleagues, This week's EBulletin includes: an "explainer" on step increases, which includes a brief bargaining history of how...

Dear Colleagues, As you may already be aware, educators from Marblehead have joined their Gloucester siblings on the picket lines. Along...

Thrive24 Update Some notes on the upcoming Thrive 24 professional development days. 1. Buses are a convenience for employees: If you...

Dear Colleagues, As your president, I have a responsibility to keep you aware of issues and concerns that could have an impact on your...