“I’m passionate about education. It’s the proven pathway to prosperity in America and elsewhere, and investing in it is the best thing we can do for future generations.”

I spent most of the summer campaigning and I’m really enjoying speaking with so many Newtonians, hearing different perspectives and learning about people’s experiences in the city and schools.

Thank you to the NTA for inviting me to share my ideas. Creating opportunities for local candidates to share their views with Newton voters is vital to our local democracy.

City Council President Marc Laredo announced his endorsements for this year’s School Committee races, supporting candidates he believes will “voice their individual perspectives.”

As a parent, Ben Schlesinger has been actively involved with his kids’ schools. He speaks with school leadership regularly. He fought against staff cuts at his kids’ schools a couple of years ago.

Welcome to my first newsletter!  I’ll start with some notes from the campaign trail and then wrap up with some thoughts on a topic that I’m eager to support our superintendent in strengthening.

Ben Schlesinger, lifelong Newtonian and tech professional, is running to represent Ward 5 on the School Committee. The seat is currently held by Emily Prenner, who is not running for reelection.

Ward 5 resident and parent Ben Schlesinger announced his candidacy for School Committee in the upcoming election. Ward 5 representative Emily Prenner announced she will not seek a fourth term.