Andrew King
#1 for Cambridge School Committee

About Andrew King

I am grateful I grew up in Cambridge and attended Cambridge public schools. There, I made lifelong friends from different backgrounds. Building on the quality education we received, we learned to embrace difference, work together, and stand up against injustice. Cambridge schools launched me on a path of community advocacy, participatory education research, and working with marginalized families and neighborhoods. As a School Committee member, I will listen to the concerns of students, parents and educators and will work for quality education for all.

Platform

Close Racial & Economic Opportunity Gaps

Close racial and economic opportunity gaps through hiring more educators of color, implementing an anti-racist curriculum, providing wraparound supports for struggling students, and more.

Support a Fair Contract for Cambridge Educators

Support excellent pay, benefits and working conditions for our educators and restore jobs of paraprofessionals who were cut.

Replace the MCAS High-Stakes Testing System

Promote statewide efforts to end the MCAS high-stakes graduation requirement which undermines students and educators, and narrows the curriculum; replace the test with alternative forms of assessment.

Adequate Staffing for Special Education Inclusion

If we want to ensure a high-quality and inclusive education for our scholars who receive special education services, we must provide the additional staffing necessary to ensure they reach their highest potential.

8th Grade Algebra for All

I support the implementation of 8th grade algebra for all students -- taught in integrated, heterogeneous classrooms. It’s important that the teaching be done in a way that ensures access and supports for struggling students and extra challenges for those that need them.

Rigorous, Culturally-Affirming Curriculum

Support policies to ensure a rigorous, culturally-affirming curriculum that includes–in addition to math and English–history, science, arts, music, and languages for every student.

Shared Decision-Making & Collaborative School Governance

Include family, student, and educator voices in education by promoting shared decision-making and collaborative school governance.

Educate the Whole Child

Promote approaches to educate and nurture the whole child, providing ample play time and recess, social-emotional supports, physical and mental health services.

Adult Champions & Wrap-Around Supports

Ensure each student has an adult champion with additional academic resources and wrap-around supports for struggling scholars.

After-School Programs

Provide free or affordable after-school programs, extracurricular activities, sports, and safe recreation spaces for all children.

Endorsements

Andrew King is proudly endorsed by the following organizations and individuals.

UAW Region 9A

Cambridge Education Association

SEIU Local 509

Massachusetts Peace Action

Our Revolution Cambridge

State Representative Mike Connolly

Cambridge City Councilor Dennis Carlone

Cambridge City Councilor Quinton Zondervan