Priced out: The growing challenge of teacher retention and housing costs
Tuesday, September 30, at 7pm
Hybrid event: Scandinavian Living Center, Nordic Hall
206 Waltham Street, Newton & live streaming on Zoom
Dramatic changes in the housing market have left many educators in an unwinnable race for one of our most basic needs: an affordable place to live. Many of our teachers have a long commute because they can’t afford housing in Newton or nearby. How does the lack of affordable housing impact retention and recruitment of good teachers?
The National Council on Teacher Quality President Heather Peske will share their recently released an analysis of housing costs and teacher pay across the country with implications for Newton's teachers and community.
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Newtonville Commuter Rail will be upgraded. Congressman Auchincloss notes that it “holds the most immediate potential for transit-oriented development.”
January 2025
What would it take to build 100% affordable housing in Newton?
November 2024
Newton experts discuss housing challenges for older adults and ways to address them.
June 2025
What is needed to lure more commercial development to Newton?
March 2025
What's up with Northland? Why is the project going back to the City Council?
October 2024
New development in Newton is good for our schools. Really? Yes.
Housing & Opportunity
A diverse range of homes for families, for people who work in Newton to live in Newton, for staying in Newton when down sizing, and for our adult children to return to live here.
Housing & Community
Thriving villages, people living in the village and nearby, public gathering spaces all help build a strong and welcoming community in Newton.
Housing & Sustainability
Living near transit, and villages helps reduce our dependence on cars. Safer streets makes it easier for walkers and bikers to get to school, go to a village or see friends.