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April 12, 2021April 14, 2021 The Lion's Roar54

In response to the Atlanta shooting on March 16, the Newton and South community held vigils to mourn and honor the lives lost

South Senate passes new legislation

April 12, 2021April 12, 2021 The Lion's Roar14

Earlier this school year, South Senate passed three bills and two resolutions: the Break Regulation Act, Guidance Counselor Spreadsheet Bill and Student Feedback Act and the Distance-Learning Camera Policy and Assisting in Grading Policy Resolutions

Oliver and Lucas win Newton special election

April 12, 2021April 12, 2021 The Lion's Roar24

On March 16, special elections took place, resulting in John Oliver’s win for the Ward One Councilor-At-Large seat and Tarik Lucas’s for the Ward Two Councilor-At-Large seat

Weighted GPAs removed from transcripts

April 12, 2021 The Lion's Roar45

The Newton Public Schools removed the weighted grade-point average scale in light of changes brought on by COVID-19

MCAS scheduled to be held in May & June

April 12, 2021 The Lion's Roar10

The Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) is requiring school districts across the state to administer the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) in early May and June

Curriculum changes due to COVID-19

April 12, 2021April 12, 2021 The Lion's Roar10

COVID-19 caused drastic changes to learning models and discrepancies in curriculum coverage

Students and teachers reflect on return to school

February 9, 2021February 12, 2021 The Lion's Roar150

Selection of student and teacher quotes on return to in-person schooling due to the HyFlex model

MA enters Phase 2 of COVID-19 vaccination plan

February 9, 2021February 12, 2021 The Lion's Roar86

Phase 1 of COVID-19 vaccination stretched from mid-December to Feb. 1; Phase 2 started on Feb. 1 and will continue until April; Phase 3 will last from April until June

Q&A with Jake Auchincloss

February 9, 2021February 12, 2021 The Lion's Roar109

The Roar’s Julian Fefer asked former city councilor Jake Auchincloss about his new role as representative of the Mass. Fourth Congressional District

Special election to be held on March 16

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By Sawyer Cohen & Alex Merkowitz photo by Hedi Skali Ward 1 At-Large John Oliver has lived in Newton for 19 years and is the co-president of the Newton North Parent Teacher Student Organization, a volunteer youth soccer coach and a board member of Newton Community Education. He said that he chose to run for […]