Aaron Bennett, School Commmitee, Ward 3, Attleboro

Budget Talk: or, what would YOU do with $10,000,000?

By Aaron Bennett February 8, 2024Opinionbudget

If you were one of the (at last tally and according to YouTube) 88 people who have streamed Monday night's School Committee meeting, I commend your interest in the Attleboro Public Schools. This meeting was reasonably important, because the Governor has released her proposed State budget, which forms the basis…

Onward, 2024!

By Aaron Bennett January 1, 2024Opinionfinance

Onward, 2024! Tomorrow, I join Attleboro School Committee, representing Ward 3. Despite chronic underfunding, our schools excel due to dedicated staff and a supportive community. However, the thin financial margin poses risks—preventing long-term planning and relying heavily on a few key performers. To address this, I will collaborate with City Councilor Todd Kobus and advocate for state-level assistance. Yet, the ultimate decision rests with Attleboro's citizens. Tough choices are ahead, but I'm confident our community will prioritize our children's education and lift our schools from the bottom 10%. Let's forge a brighter future; our children deserve it.

DoubleACS Candidate Statement

By Aaron Bennett October 28, 20232023 Electionmedia

I think by this point in the campaign pretty much everyone knows what I bring to the table and what I stand for, so I thought I'd write a love letter to the city of Attleboro. I had a blast working with the good folks are DoubleACS. Hope you enjoy…

Let’s end the MCAS Graduation Requirement

By Aaron Bennett October 12, 20232023 Electionelection, issues, MCAS, Representative Hawkins, state house, THRIVE ACT

Introduction No one likes the MCAS. It's a waste of time. I'm the sort of person who gets involved in stuff, and when I found out that Representative Hawkins had authored a bill to remove the MCAS graduation requirement (and, also, prevent the state from taking control of schools who…

Dave Kane, the Legend!

By Aaron Bennett September 14, 20232023 Election1320 - WARA, media

The audio of my appearance on the David Kane show last Saturday is up. I think it's worth your while. Dave's smart and we really got into the weeds on a couple of topics -- my beard being one of them, but more importantly, what I think about the so-called…

“Attleboro school committee candidates differ on student book policy”

By Aaron Bennett September 4, 20232023 Electionissues, media

https://www.thesunchronicle.com/news/local_news/attleboro-school-committee-candidates-differ-on-student-book-policy/article_3e324e60-53cc-5a93-a221-422c26733187.html I'm happy with this article, and eight year old Aaron is going HOLY COW I'M IN THE PAPER! I didn't run for School Committee to be on the front page -- I did it because I think the School Committee needs reasonable, hard working people like me -- but…

I’m on the radio!

By Aaron Bennett August 25, 20232023 Election1320 - WARA, media

I had a blast on Paul Healy's show Friday morning. He's an interesting person and we went all over the place, from leather helmet football to Phish, and he was even kind enough to ask me some really good questions about why I'm running and what I think the School…

Promises

By Aaron Bennett August 1, 20232023 Electionelection

I promise to be a voice on the School Committee that is: Independent: I am not a member of any political party and I’m not interested in making political points. I’m only doing this because it’s the best way I can help the city I love. I’m in it to…

Why I’m Running

By Aaron Bennett March 26, 20232023 Election

As a lifelong Attleboro resident, a child of a career AHS teacher, and a parent of two kids in the Attleboro public school system, I am deeply committed to seeing the schools here work for all kids as well as they worked for myself and my family. As a little…