Vote Yes for Newton

03/13/2023

Joelle Pederson is voting Yes for Newton!!!

“ This year’s budget crisis resulted in cuts to literacy specialist positions across all four middle schools. Many curriculum coordinators were also required to assume teaching roles. If the override does not pass, the district faces further reductions in both areas. Although students’ achievement has not returned to pre-pandemic levels, NPS will not have the personnel to provide a robust or equitable system of tiered supports for our striving readers. And if coordinator roles are not restored, students’ access to updated curriculum materials and evidence-based instructional practices will be compromised for the long term. My oldest child starts kindergarten in NPS next year. I want him to know that his community truly values public education and is committed to meeting the needs of every student who goes to school here.”

03/13/2023

Remember to vote YES on all 3 override Questions!
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03/11/2023

The newton community rallied to get out the vote this afternoon in support of the March 14 override vote!

Thanks and community allies for braving the weather today!

REMEMBER, THE OVERRIDE ELECTION IS MARCH 14!

03/11/2023

**IMPORTANT**
Must reads to clear up general misconceptions about Newton’s finances,
and the importance to vote YES on the 3 override Questions, on March 14!

03/10/2023

If the override does not pass, these are possible cuts to NPS…

It is important to protect our schools,
So, it is important to Vote YES on the 3 override Questions on MARCH 14!

03/10/2023

03/09/2023

Newton has a long- range plans to renovate/ rebuild its aging , substandard school buildings.
Let’s make it happen!

• Vote YES on Question 1
—> Renovate Horace Mann school

• Vote YES on Question 2
—> renovate/replace Countryside school

• Vite YES on Question 3
—> renovate/replace Franklin school

03/09/2023

Every neighborhood in Newton deserves a modern school building!
We need your support on March 14!

03/09/2023

Heather Hotchkiss IS VOTING YES FOR NEWTON!
“ Recent budget cuts already resulted in loss of dedicated staffing to support students who need to prepare for an MCAS science retest. Due to the elimination of this supporting role, science teachers are being asked to volunteer time to support students preparing for MCAS retests on top of their already full and overfull course loads. An MCAS science test is required for all students in order to earn a HS diploma. Without dedicated staffing to support students who didn't pass (predominantly students with special needs, English language learners, and other vulnerable populations), this limits the ways in which we can support this group of students in successfully overcoming the MCAS hurdle, and earning their diploma.”

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03/09/2023

👋 from NECP! Remember to Vote Yes for Newton on March 14!