Newton Education Center

Newton Public Schools offers education to more than 11,000 students in grades kindergarten through 12. The district consists of over 20 schools that include elementary, middle and high schools. Its curriculum includes mathematics, family and consumer science, foreign language, language arts, media, reading, science, social studies, physical and health education and vocational programs. The sports activities offered by the district include baseball, basketball, cross country, cheerleading, football, golf, hockey, swimming, soccer, softball, tennis and volleyball. It provides various extracurricular activities to students, such as performing arts, dramatics, photography, forensics, chorus, yearbook, National Honor Society, newspaper, student council, and French, science and mathematics clubs. The amenities offered by the district include science and computer laboratories, library, auditoriums, swimming pool, and tennis and basketball courts. Newton Public Schools is located in Newtonville, Mass.

The Examined Life is an innovative program dedicated to enhancing Greek studies in K-12 education, emphasizing the importance of literature, history, philosophy, art, and culture in understanding contemporary issues. Through a blend of online seminars, extensive readings, and an immersive study tour in Greece, the program engages educators, librarians, and museum specialists in exploring vital concepts such as democracy, citizenship, and moral imagination. By providing a variety of classroom resources developed by Greek Study Fellows, The Examined Life equips teachers across disciplines with tools to enrich their students' learning experiences. Celebrating its 25th year, the program fosters a community focused on rejuvenating and inspiring educators to make a meaningful impact in their classrooms. Generated from the website