Needham Public Schools Superintendent's Blog

Each day Needham students demonstrate their ability to learn, grow, and excel inside the classroom!  Examples abound: Kindergarteners envisi...

Over the last year or so I’ve had the opportunity to cover lunch duty at the elementary and middle schools.  It’s been a great way for me to...

Recently, I became defensive at a parent meeting and had to remind myself about the elephant in the room. The parents wanted to discuss a co...

B efore I begin, Governor Baker, let me first take this opportunity to thank you for all you have done over the last several years to guide ...

A recent series of articles in the New York Times asks big questions about the purpose of schooling in America. As we begin a new school ye...

Last year was particularly challenging for parents around the country, including here in Needham, as they confronted ever-changing COVID pro...

The children and teachers murdered in Uvalde, Texas: Nevaeh Alyssa Bravo, Jacklyn Cazares, Makenna Lee Elrod, Jose Manuel Flores Jr., Eliahn...