Partnerships

Each elementary school has an after-school program for the enrichment and enjoyment of children between 5-12 years of age. The program is separate from the Newton Public School System, but enjoys a congenial, working relationship with the school system and rents space in the elementary schools.

These programs, along with some community based after-school programs, are part of the Newton After-School Association (NASA), which was initiated by school aged child care directors to create a support network among peers. NASA is committed to accepting the challenge of providing quality training, research, curriculum, and best practice resources for after-school professionals and recognizes that success depends upon the commitment, expertise, and vision of the leadership of after-school programs. Families should call the after-school program located at their particular school. For more information, visit this After School Program web page.

The Creative Arts and Sciences Committee implements curricular-related enrichment programs in the elementary and middle schools. These programs are solely funded by the PTO in each school. Each program aligns with Newton curricula, Massachusetts’ curricular frameworks, system-wide goals, and core values. Programs enhance art, English, language arts, history, social sciences, music, physical education, and the sciences curricula. Visit the Creative Arts and Sciences for more information. 

The Metropolitan Council for Educational Opportunity (METCO) is a state-funded educational program designed to eliminate racial imbalance through the busing of children from Boston and Springfield to public school systems in surrounding suburban metropolitan communities. For more information: METCO

The Newton Parent Advisory Council on Special Education (PAC) serves as a parent resource and a liaison between parents and the administration. It provides a forum for parents to meet each other and with school department staff to discuss special education concerns, strategies and programs. Monthly meetings are held at the Education Center, 100 Walnut St. All parents, teachers, specialists and others with an interest in education are welcome. For more information visit Newton Parent Advisory Council on Special Education (PAC).

The district works closely with the Newton Teachers Association to ensure employees are treated with fairness and respect and are compensated accordingly. For more information visit the NTA website.

The United States and China will be world leaders in the 21st century. It is essential that people from our two very different cultures learn to speak to one another in friendship and understanding. This vision of the future led the Newton Public Schools and the Beijing Jingshan School to form an educational exchange program for teachers and students. Ours is the oldest exchange program of its kind between the two countries. For more information visit the program website.