2023 - 24 Annual Report
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On October 17 , 2023 , Newton Public Schools hosted its first ever Mental Health Summit . Over 100 mental health and social emotional learning professionals across the district representing all schools from NECP to post - secondary programs to METCO attended this momentous event . Our partners from Newton ’ s Health and Human Services also attended in support and partnership . The aim of our first Summit was to come together as a group , build community , and celebrate each other while learning alongside each other . NPS Mental Health Summit
The program included remarks from Assistant Superintendent for Student Services Casey Ngo - Miller , Director of DEI Kathy Lopes and Newton Public Schools Superintendent Anna Nolin . Guest speakers included Acting Commissioner of the MA Department of Elementary and Secondary Education ( DESE ) Russell Johnston ; Professor of Practice at the School of Social Work at Simmons University , and Founder / Principal of Northshore Recovery High School Michelle Muffett - Lupinski .
Sown to Grow : A Social - Emotional Learning ( SEL ) Tool
Sown to Grow provides a quick check in with students each day and allows teachers and staff to more quickly recognize when a student may need additional support . Below is a snapshot of data from the Newton Public Schools ’ district dashboard .
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