Tuesday, January 12, 2016

School Safety is Job #1

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  We have a fundamental responsibility to ensure our students and staff feel safe at school so they can focus on teaching and learning.  ...
Sunday, December 13, 2015

Confronting Fear in a Season of Hope

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As Jewish families in our community mark the end of Hanukkah and Christians begin preparations for Christmas, I am reminded that this is ...
Wednesday, December 2, 2015

FY17 Budget Proposal: The Cost of Maintaining an Excellent Education for All Students

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The FY17 (School Year 2016-17) budget proposal I submitted to the Needham School Committee outlines the minimum resources the schools need t...
Wednesday, October 28, 2015

A Proposed New School at Central Avenue!

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I am very pleased that the Needham School Committee has voted unanimously to select a site on Central Avenue for a new Hillside Elementar...
Wednesday, September 30, 2015

Don’t worry about Teaching. Focus on Learning.

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We have enjoyed a great start to the school year in Needham!   Before students returned to classes earlier this month,...
Monday, August 31, 2015

Dr. Stern's Advice for College Students: Stay Healthy. Be Safe and Smart.

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As students head off to college this week, I am reminded about a recent conversation I had with our School Physician, Dr. Alan Stern, M.D...
Wednesday, July 22, 2015

Taking Care of Business: School Building & Maintenance Projects in Needham this Summer

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This time of year it’s pretty quiet around town:   Needham’s families are away on summer vacation, kids are at camp, and you can actually...