Tuesday, June 13, 2017

Advice to the Class of 2017 from the Class of 2023

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Following are excerpts from my remarks to the Class of 2017 delivered at Graduation on June 5th. Members of the Sc...
Monday, May 8, 2017

School Committee Considers Two Notable Needham Women for New School's Name!

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The School Committee is considering two names for the new elementary school which will replace the Hillside School and is scheduled to be b...
Thursday, March 30, 2017

High School Enrollment Increases Require Additional Space

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For over four years the community and School Committee have discussed the need for additional space at Needham High School to accommodate...
Tuesday, February 28, 2017

Needham's Students Achieve Success!

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Needham High School Boys' Swim Team receives 2017 Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association Sportsmanship Award on Februar...
Monday, January 23, 2017

Supporting All Students: Placement Practices in the Needham Public Schools

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Some parents recently questioned practices related to the assignment and placement of students in the Needham Public Schools.  School Commit...
Saturday, December 31, 2016

2017-18 School Year Budget Proposal

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Earlier this month I submitted the FY18 (School Year 2017-18) budget proposal to the Needham School Committee for their consideration.  Th...
Wednesday, November 30, 2016

Schools are Counter-Cultural!

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Years ago my mentor and former superintendent Dr. Anthony Bent remarked:   “Schools are counter-cultural.”   Today, as we prepare students ...