In July 1978, the Norwood Housing Authority announced that the long-planned conversion of the historic Shattuck School into elderly housing was finally heading to bid.
Town Slashes $428,000 From School Budget-June 20, 1978
A historic fiscal battle forces severe cuts to teacher salaries and administrative lines despite board warnings.
New Teachers Association President Richard T. King Focuses on Students and Educational Priorities Over Dollars-September 25, 1977
Newly elected Norwood Teachers Association President Richard T. King outlines a cooperative agenda focused on educational issues, special needs training under Chapter 766, and student scholarship programs.
State Cites Nine Deficient Areas in Norwood Special Ed-August 16, 1977
A state Department of Education audit of Norwood's Chapter 766 special education program cited nine minor compliance issues while praising overall staff commitment and progress.
Norwood Faces Fiscal Crunch Under Chapter 766 Special Education Mandates-August 28, 1975
School officials report that Norwood's special education program faces a funding shortfall under state Chapter 766 mandates, prompting legal review and contract awards.
Youth Enriched at Summer School-August 13, 1974
Directing over 600 local students, Norwood's public summer school program completed its 30-day session, highlighting strong popularity for enrichment classes in arts and trades alongside vital remedial and special education tutoring.
School Committee To Reconsider Shattuck Move-June 24, 1964
Parents argue that moving the specialized educable youth program away from custom-designed facilities could harm its core educational objectives.