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Teachers rally at the Education Center on their fifteenth day of strike Friday, Feb. 2.

Teacher contract resolution nearly reached after nightlong bargaining

Kerri Huang, News managing editor February 2, 2024

After bargaining through the night, the Newton Teachers Association (NTA) and the Newton School Committee are “extremely close” to settling a contract, according to an email sent out by the committee...

Juniors Jordan Ronell and Nehir Topaloglu prepare for their upcoming trip to Guadeloupe in an exchange meeting Thursday, Jan. 11.

Foreign exchange program departures set to proceed on schedule amid teacher strike

Emily Nie, News editor February 2, 2024

North's foreign exchange programs are proceeding as planned despite the ongoing Newton Teachers Association (NTA) strike. Students are scheduled to depart for Guadeloupe tonight, Friday, Feb. 2, and Italy...

Union members rally at the Education Center, holding up signs and chanting, to protest for a fair contract Thursday, Feb. 1.

Teacher strike reaches two full weeks as contract negotiations continue to progress

Emma Xiao, Aanya Vishwanath, Kerri Huang, and Maddie Ngo February 1, 2024

As the Newton Teachers Association (NTA) strike extends into its fourteenth day Thursday, Feb. 1, resulting in the tenth consecutive day of canceled school, negotiations remain in progress between the...

Union members and supporters gather at the Education Center to rally for a fair contract Wednesday, Jan. 31.

Teacher strike continues for fourteenth day amid contentious contract negotiations, budget disputes

Evie Mace, Features editor February 1, 2024

As negotiations continue between the Newton Teachers Association (NTA) and the Newton School Committee, the terms of the new teacher contract are being hashed out in a contentious debate. The NTA and committee,...

Union members gather outside the Education Center in protest for a fair contract Wednesday, Jan. 31.

Newton parent files lawsuit against NTA amid prolonged strike

As the Newton Teachers Association (NTA) strike continues and students have gone nine school days without receiving teacher instruction, a Newton parent filed a lawsuit Monday, Jan. 29 against the NTA...

Union members and supporters hold up a sign condemning Mayor Ruthanne Fuller at the NTA rally Wednesday, Jan. 31.

Guest Column: Students should stand strong in solidarity with striking teachers

Clio Mcaneny, Guest Column January 31, 2024

Amid the echoing chants of "Enough is enough," Newton's dedicated teachers rally for the thirteenth consecutive day outside City Hall to voice their right to a fair contract. Friday, Jan. 19 marked a shift...

Union members gather at City Hall to rally for a fair contract Tuesday, Jan. 30.

Committee anticipates new union proposal on thirteenth day of strike

Kerri Huang, News managing editor January 31, 2024

Members of the Newton School Committee are awaiting a new proposal from the Newton Teachers Association (NTA) which is expected to be given today, Jan. 31, the thirteenth day of the union strike.  In...

NTA members rally at City Hall on the eleventh day of strike Monday, Jan. 30.

Union educators face pay uncertainty as teacher strike continues

Izzy Chapman, News editor January 30, 2024

Despite not working for the last eight school days due to the Newton Teachers Association (NTA) strike, union educators are slated to receive their biweekly paycheck tomorrow, Wednesday, Jan. 31.  According...

NTA members rally outside of City Hall to listen to speeches by Shayna Packer, an expecting parent, among other speakers Tuesday, Jan. 30.

Rejected contract proposals prolong negotiations amid ongoing teacher strike

Hannah Zizlsperger, News editor January 30, 2024

Members of the Newton Teachers Association (NTA) negotiations team opted to reject a proposed package presented by the Newton School Committee Tuesday, Jan. 30, the twelfth day of the union strike. The...

Senior Maggie Scanlon, sophomores Nina Bakal and Allie Danis, and freshman Makenna Kelley scrimmage at the Wells Ave YMCA, Monday, Jan.29.

North’s athletic teams persevere through ongoing teacher strike

Surya Thavanati and Maya Solomon January 30, 2024

As the Newton Teachers Association (NTA) strike reaches its eleventh day today Monday, Jan. 29, North athletic teams face the challenge of modifying their practices and schedules.  Below is an update...

The Northern Lights a capella group poses for a photo after their first show of the year at Winterfest Sunday, Jan. 28.

Newton community unites for a weekend of joyful events at Winterfest

Savannah Bond, News editor January 29, 2024

WinterFEST, an annual community event hosted by Newton Community Pride, a local non-profit, took place Saturday, Jan. 27 and Sunday, Jan. 28. WinterFEST consisted of four free events in various locations...

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