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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...

Children get lifted onto shoulders to get a better view of the protest speakers at the NTA rally Saturday, Jan. 28.

Childcare challenges mount for Newton parents as teachers’ strike continues

Aaron Spetter-Goldstein, Features managing editor January 28, 2024

Parents and teachers in Newton are grappling with the task of arranging childcare as a result of the Newton Teachers Association (NTA) strike, which started Friday, Jan. 19, leading to school cancellations. “The...

Union members and supporters listen to speakers at the NTA rally Saturday, Jan. 27.

School days in jeopardy as contract negotiations continue, NTA “compromise” package awaits approval

Kerri Huang, News managing editor January 28, 2024

Members of the Newton School Committee and the Newton Teachers Association (NTA) are currently immersed in extensive weekend negotiations, Sunday, Jan. 28, amid a week-long union strike.  The NTA and...

Union members gather at NTA rally in front of City Hall Thursday, Jan. 25.

Teachers’ strike marks seventh day with progress in ongoing negotiations

Kerri Huang January 25, 2024

Members of the Newton Teachers Association (NTA) continued to picket Thursday, Jan. 25, their seventh day of strike, reporting progress at the negotiation table following their mediation session yesterday.  Negotiations,...

NPS students support the union at NTA rally, Wednesday, Jan. 24.

Controversy surrounds NPS instagram posts criticizing teachers’ strike

Newton Public School’s (NPS) official Instagram account faces criticism for a series of posts released yesterday, Tuesday, Jan. 23, condemning the Newton Teachers Association (NTA) on their decision...

Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley speaks at NTA rally Wednesday, Jan. 24.

Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley supports Newton Teachers Association in urgent call for education funding

Leah Ziskin, Arts managing editor January 24, 2024

Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley, among others, spoke in support of the Newton Teachers Association (NTA) at its rally outside the Education Center amid ongoing negotiations inside, Wednesday, Jan. 24. Pressley...

NTA members and supporters rally in front of the Education Center on their fifth day of strike Tuesday, Jan. 23.

Teachers continue strike amid fines and ongoing negotiations

Izzy Chapman, Kerri Huang, and Aaron Spetter-Goldstein January 23, 2024

The Newton Teachers Association (NTA) continued to strike today, Tuesday, Jan. 23, despite accruing fines from the Middlesex Superior Court last night and for each day they remain on the picket line.    This...

Ryan Normandin, teacher at South and  NTA member shares speech at City Hall rally, Monday, Jan. 22.

Newton schools shutdown for second day amid teachers’ strike

Hannah Zizlsperger, News Editor January 22, 2024

The Newton Teachers Association (NTA) strike is set to persist as the union and the Newton School Committee failed to reach an agreement on their prolonged contract disputes this past weekend. During...

Students attend NTA rally at City Hall on their day off from school Monday, Jan. 22.

Teacher strike unleashes disruptions in students’ academic, extracurricular lives

Savannah Bond, News editor January 22, 2024

Four days into the Newton Teachers Association (NTA) strike, students grapple with widespread disruptions in school life due to the union’s ongoing civil disobedience and the subsequent shutdown of school...

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