Needham Public School Superintendent's Blog: Helping Parents And Families Talk To Middle School Students About Hurtful And Racist Acts

Press release from the Needham Public School Superintendent's Blog:

November 30, 2021

Like principals across Massachusetts and the country, Needham principals have been dealing this school year with unexpected and often challenging student behavior. Much of the behavior is a result of students being together again and full-time in the school setting and relearning what it means to work alongside peers in the classroom, on the playground, or even riding on the bus.

One of Needham's school leaders, High Rock Principal Jessica Downey, recently shared with
families how the school has been addressing difficult student behavior, including acts of graffiti and racist and homophobic taunts. Please check out the thoughtful and helpful advice Ms. Downey and her staff offered to families as we work together to assist young people in
school, at home, and in the community: November 19th Message to Families

We are committed to supporting our young people as they grow and learn in the Needham Public Schools, and we welcome your partnership and feedback as we collaborate to support all of our students.

This press release was produced by the Needham Public School Superintendent's Blog. The views expressed here are the author’s own.