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State officials to blend MCAS, PARCC in disputed MCAS 2.0

Emily Moss January 25, 2016

by Emily Moss In November, the Massachusetts Board of Education voted to change the course of standardized testing with a new assessment, unofficially known as “MCAS 2.0,” which will eventually become...

The cast of Freshman Cabaret rehearses one of the full cast numbers last Thursday, Nov. 19.

Feature: Behind the scenes of Freshman Cabaret's 'I Got You'

Rose Bostwick November 23, 2015

by Rose Bostwick The spotlight will shine down on 72 performers, each singing, dancing or acting in a showcase of the new talent Theatre Ink has to offer. Freshman Cabaret, North’s annual all-inclusive...

A chance to speak: Members of LGBTQA community voice experiences

A chance to speak: Members of LGBTQA community voice experiences

The Newtonite October 29, 2015

by Maya Abou-Rizk and Maya Metser Students at this school have the opportunity to be able to discuss sexuality and gender identity in organized settings such as ToBGLAD (Transgender, Bisexual, Gay, Lesbian...

Photo by Josh Shub-Seltzer.

Roberts supports, cares for students

Max Kozlov September 11, 2015

by Lucy Lu Riley house office has always been a special place for students. Behind the front desk adorned with pictures of her grandchildren, Riley house secretary Maura Roberts, with smiling eyes and...

Courtesy of the Washington Post.

Growing controversy over Common Core and PARCC: In Newton and across the nation

Emily Moss May 22, 2015

First published May 22, 2015. by Emily Moss This past week, sophomores took the MCAS test. Next year at this time, it is possible that students will instead take the PARCC test, an assessment whose difficulty...

The Power of Invention: From a North classroom to Ethiopia to Roxbury

The Power of Invention: From a North classroom to Ethiopia to Roxbury

Emily Moss May 12, 2015

by Emily Moss and Maya Abou-Rizk On a Tuesday afternoon, 12 high school students and their teacher pile into a large white van, carrying bins full of tools, machine parts, laptops, and colorful art supplies....

Graphic by Maria Trias.

New 'Sexuality and Health II' course goes in depth on self defense, health issues

The Newtonite April 10, 2015

by Maya Metser One in four women report experiencing abuse over the course of their lifetime, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). This worrisome statistic is one of many...

English teacher Alicia Carrillo named new girls' soccer coach

English teacher Alicia Carrillo named new girls' soccer coach

Blake Krantz April 9, 2015

by Blake Krantz and Andrew Mannix English teacher Alicia Carrillo has been selected as the next girls’ soccer coach at this school, according to athletic director Tom Giusti. “I am so grateful to have...

Newton North Class of 2001 graduate, Lindsey Palmer

Feature: North graduate, two-time author provides insight on career choice, high school experience

The Newtonite April 8, 2015

by Maya Abou-Rizk Two-time author and English teacher, Lindsey J. Palmer, has come a long way since graduating North in 2001. Her own experience in high school, her work with seniors, and her career as...

Sophomores reflect on experiences living in Bangladesh, China, Mexico

Sophomores reflect on experiences living in Bangladesh, China, Mexico

Emily Moss March 3, 2015

by Emily Moss To some, Newton may seem like a suburban community removed from the cosmopolitanism of a larger city. Upon closer examination, however, it becomes clear that there are students and families...

Feature: Senior Tommy Mobley thrives in spotlight

Feature: Senior Tommy Mobley thrives in spotlight

The Newtonite January 9, 2015

by Jacob Gurvis When Greg Kelly ’10 visited Yale University for his official basketball recruiting trip in 2009, his younger brother, seventh grader Tommy Mobley, tagged along. Bulldogs head coach James...

What's it like having a twin?

What's it like having a twin?

The Newtonite December 11, 2014

by Isabel Joyce “What’s it like to have never travelled outside the country?” “Do you miss the taste of meat if you’ve been a vegetarian your whole life?” How could anyone possibly answer...

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