Aaron Wesolowski

I just sent out my latest newsletter with info about testifying at the DC Council, upcoming events, and how to support the campaign. Remember to make a plan to vote and vote early! https://mailchi.mp/7223526231ef/aarons-june-campaign-updates-5764073?e=b6d65e2b67

Last night I went to a screening of Your Attention Please at the Cleveland Park Library, a doc about how social media companies drive screen addiction in kids. It was sobering and scary, but also not very surprising. It’s worth checking out. https://www.yourattentionplz.com/

I just sent my September campaign newsletter with some important updates and exciting news: WTU endorsement, recap of the Ward 3 EdNet candidate forum, and DCBOE mailing ballots this week! https://mailchi.mp/98100823a34d/aarons-june-campaign-updates-5763983?e=b6d65e2b67

The fact that this is already such an issue at the college level should raise alarm bells for students in high school and below. I worry about becoming over reliant on AI as an adult. For kids still developing, it's especially concerning.

Such a perfect night to listen to funk music, watch amazing performances, and connect with Ward 3 neighbors at Art All Night in Tenleytown last night!

It was a great night talking to parents headed to the Murch ES Back to School night about why it's important to have a public school parent on the Board of Ed!

As screens play an even bigger role in our lives, helping kids build the focus to read a complete book, inhabit another perspective, and get deeper into a complex text isn't outdated. It's a vital skill. Full novels belong in our classrooms.

I spoke with The Washington Post about the debate over reading full books in school: "I still believe that the ability to read a long text, a long novel, for instance, is really important, and now more than ever."

A great morning at the ribbon cutting for the renamed John R. Thompson Jr. High School (formerly MacArthur HS). It was inspiring to hear from Coach Thompson’s family, the students, and school and city leaders. Excited to see the school keep growing!

I just sent my August campaign and back to school newsletter. Included was the update that I've qualified for the Nov.3 ballot, a rundown of the DC State Board meeting last week (including a summary of my testimony), and fall campaign plans.