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The heroines of heavy metal: how are female artists challenging genre norms within the music industry?

The heroines of heavy metal: how are female artists challenging genre norms within the music industry?

​ The heroines of heavy metal: how are female artists challenging genre norms within the music industry? Published: Music has been a fundamental form of human expression for thousands of years. We use it to tell stories to each other, to make sense of our emotions, and to articulate moments of cultural significance. Over the years, music has evolved and…

3 STEM Activities to Try During Your Winter Break

​ Put your winter break to good use! While home for the holidays, take some time to explore your interests in STEM, try new things, and continue on the path to your future STEM career! Here are three fun STEM activities to try: Play STEM Games Take a step a way from WOW and Minecraft for at least a few…

9 Best Online Art Classes For Kids 2024

9 Best Online Art Classes For Kids 2024

​ Learning about art can be a rewarding experience for children, giving them the opportunity to express themselves through a preferred medium. It has never been easier for kids to learn about art thanks to the availability of technological advancements with online art classes. Children can begin their art journey entirely online with classes they attend at their own speed…

9 Best Online Homeschool Programs

9 Best Online Homeschool Programs

​ As education trends change, some students may require different forms of learning to meet their specific needs. That’s why homeschooling programs are becoming more and more popular. Sometimes public or private school curriculums don’t give kids the individual attention necessary to thrive and excel. With online homeschooling, children can learn independently at their own pace.  Online homeschooling is wide…

Droids, LEGOs and Robots, Oh My!

Droids, LEGOs and Robots, Oh My!

​ On Saturday, December 16, Newton’s dual-high-school robotics team, the LigerBots  hosted the Massachusetts East State Championship FIRST LEGO League (FLL) tournament at Newton North High School along with a STEAM Expo featuring exhibitors such as: Society of Women engineers, who showed kids how to build an LED light; The 501st Legion, who all came in their Star Wars costumes and…

Superintendent to recommend additional funding for STEM

​ Last week, Mayor Ruthanne Fuller announced an updated financial strategy to apply 70% of the City’s one-time overlay surplus funds (plus associated interest) as a supplement to the budget for the Newton Public Schools. Today, Newton’s Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Anna Nolin, announced that she will be recommending to the School Committee that, among several “most critical needs of…

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