Meet NSF’s New Development Director: Mary Conway

We are delighted to introduce the Newton Schools Foundation’s new Development Director, Mary Conway. Mary joined the Foundation staff in May and comes to us with a strong background in development and investor relations. As a Newtonite and parent of a 2nd grader, she is committed to supporting excellence in the Newton Public Schools. Please help us welcome Mary to NSF!

Email: Mary_Conway@newton.k12.ma.us

 

5th Grade Classroom August Installations!

Working in collaboration with the Newton Public Schools and Parent Teacher Organizations, the Foundation is proud to announce the installation of at least one 21st Century Classroom in each of Newton’s fifteen elementary schools this August . In addition to interactive suites already in place at the middle school and high school levels, this is the first major step in our goal to equip every classroom in the city with these tools. To ensure this interactive technology is ready for our students this fall, teachers will have various opportunities for training throughout the summer.

Each 21st Century Classroom will be equipped with an interactive whiteboard, projector and teacher tablet this summer. Student response systems (clickers) will be added in the fall.

To learn more about these tools please visit:   NPS Interactive Tools

 

Boston College Pilot Study Results Released Fall 2010

Throughout the 2009/10 school year a Boston College Lynch School of Education research team conducted a comprehensive evaluation of the 21st Century Pilot Classroom at Bigelow Middle School.  The study, set to be released in September 2010, will focus on how the interactive tools have impacted student achievement and engagement, as well as instruction techniques.

Learn more about the project:  BC Newton Public Schools 21st Century Pilot Study