The Newtonite

Turner addresses incidents of bullying, hate speech at North

Amy Morrill • February 7, 2017

by Amy Morrill and Tali Falk-Judson In light of recent anti-Semitic and offensive incidents both online and in our school, principal Henry Turner addressed students and families twice in the past week...

Mass Interview: Students, teachers discuss anti-bullying curriculum

The Newtonite • December 12, 2012

by Gloria Li and Elena Schwartz According to Massachusetts law, every person in this school is subject to 10 hours of anti-bullying curriculum every school year. Students and teachers share their opinions on the productivity of these lessons.

Column: Anti-bullying curriculum must change

The Newtonite • November 13, 2012

by Connor Vasu Bullying is an issue that must be addressed, but the anti-bullying curriculum does not hit on the key problems and concerns of students.

Faculty members revise anti-bullying curriculum over summer

The Newtonite • September 5, 2012

by Samantha Libraty Over the summer, a group of faculty members revised the anti-bullying curriculum, which was implemented at this school last year, according to Beals housemaster Michelle Stauss.

Students attend Rachel's Challenge presentation

The Newtonite • October 18, 2011

by Ryan Condon and Steven Michael Rachel’s Challenge, a program that is part of this school’s anti-bullying initiative, was presented to all students yesterday in the gym. Sponsored by the Newton Partnership, the presentation described what happened on April 20, 1999, when two students armed with guns and pipe bombs attempted to bomb the Columbine cafeteria and then began shooting at students and faculty.

Bully-proof: Schools create prevention plan

The Newtonite • September 30, 2011

by Samantha Libraty To comply with the new anti-bullying laws passed in Massachusetts, the School Committee adopted a new anti-bullying curriculum that will be incorporated into classes and school-wide events throughout the year, according to Beals housemaster Michelle Stauss.

Teachers address bullying

The Newtonite • July 29, 2011

by Samantha Libraty Beginning in September, a new anti-bullying curriculum will be incorporated throughout the school year in accordance with the new anti-bullying laws passed in Massachusetts, according to Brenda Keegan, a former English department head at this school and former deputy superintendent.