School Committee Candidate Calls for New Math Curriculum, Student Feedback Surveys

ARLINGTON — March 17, 2026 — An Arlington School Committee candidate outlined a three-part reform platform at a March 17 appearance. Dmitry, a father of three who relocated from Somerville, called for replacing the district's elementary mathematics curriculum — which he said the Massachusetts Department of Education has rated deficient on multiple measures — with a stronger alternative. He also proposed mandatory short student surveys after each course and exit surveys for families withdrawing children from Arlington schools, arguing the district is missing critical feedback. His third priority is expanding flexible academic pathways and accepting out-of-school credits. He cited student mental health, framing academic disengagement as a driver of screen addiction and anxiety, and questioned whether a pending building renovation aligns with students' own stated priorities.