In this issue:
NTA Contract Campaign Right now: Solidarity and support for the override campaign! Wear your t-shirts on T-Shirt Tuesdays and Wear it Wednesdays. Join your colleagues on February 14 and February 15 for a standout with community members to support the override. Locations can be found here.
Here are other ways you can help support the override:
- Sign up for a lawn sign if you live in Newton
- Follow "Vote Yes for Newton" on both Instagram and Facebook so you can share info and testimonials with your network.
- Share a testimonial, along with a photo of yourself, as to why you support the override as an educator.
- Submit a Letter to the Editor to Fig City News showing your support. Note submission guidelines and send letters (maximum of 300 words) to letters@figcitynews.com.
- Volunteer in other ways to support the override.
Charles E. Brown Fellowship Applications for 2023-2024
The Charles E. Brown Fellowship is an annual award sponsored by the Newton Teachers Association (NTA). NTA members who receive this award are released from regular duties for one to five days to pursue a particular educational project (without loss of pay).
Types of Projects Considered for Funding:
Development of professional tools, equipment, and materials
Professional study and research
Advancement of professional association work and leadership
Criteria for Selection:
The review board will consider the project’s future benefits to the students, teachers and professional staff of the City of Newton. The contribution that the project will make to the unified teaching profession will also be considered.
Applications:
If you are interested in applying for a fellowship, please fill out an application form on line using this link: Charles E. Brown Fellowship Application.
Deadline:
Completed Applications for Fellowships for the 2023-2024 school year must be received by 4:00 on Friday, March 31, 2023.
Announcement of Awards:
The winners of the 2023-2024 Charles E. Brown Fellowships will be announced during the first week of May 2023.
Completion Dates:
All fellowships granted for the 2023-2024 school year must be completed between September 1, 2023 and April 30, 2024.
Selection Committee for Charles E. Brown Fellowships - Members Needed Once we receive the Charles E. Brown Fellowship applications, an NTA selection committee must work to assess the applications and determine the awards. This work entails reviewing the applications on an anonymous basis and meeting in committee to discuss the applications and present any questions. Awards will be made by considering project’s future benefits to the students, teachers and professional staff of the City of Newton, as well as the NTA budget for these awards. If you are interested in serving on the selection committee to determine recipients of the Charles E. Brown Fellowships, please let us know by filling out this form. (Please do not apply to be on the selection committee if you will be seeking a fellowship.)