David J. Weinstein
He/Him
Currently: Incumbent
Also: Assistant Director, ENACT, Brandeis University
He/Him
Currently: Incumbent
Also: Assistant Director, ENACT, Brandeis University
David has lived in Cambridge for over 20 years.
In the '90s and early 2000s, David taught both Art and English, first in New York and later in or near Boston. He then became a communications specialist and consultant, largely working in higher education.
David's two children have both attended Cambridge Public Schools.
David has largely supported the superintendent search process; while he mentioned the need for better communication and updates, he's stated that the search yielded "strong options" and has not commented on calls to redo the process.
David was a co-sponsor of the August 2024 Algebra 1 policy. He is a proponent of differentiated instruction. David wants to extend CPS's multi-tiered system of supports (MTSS) into a “diamond” model, including enrichment for advanced learners.
He also wants to focus on implementing new K-12 English Language Arts and math curricula, professional development, and "cradle-to-career" supports.
| Organization | Cambridge? | Union? | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Our Revolution Cambridge | this cycle | ||
| Cambridge Families of Asian Descent | |||
| Cambridge Advanced Learners Association | this cycle |
Lengthy panel on progressive issues; 12 respondents. This is the first year this has appeared.
Lengthy panel on progressive issues; 12 respondents. This is the first year this has appeared.
Forum run by the Cambridge Education Association union
Forum run by the Cambridge Education Association union
A two-panel candidate night hosted by the Cambridge Advanced Learning Association focused on achievement gaps and advanced learners.
A two-panel candidate night hosted by the Cambridge Advanced Learning Association focused on achievement gaps and advanced learners.
Roundtable discussion focused on "why" candidates want to run
Roundtable discussion focused on "why" candidates want to run
Cambridgeport Neighborhood Association School Committee Candidate Night 2025
Cambridgeport Neighborhood Association School Committee Candidate Night 2025
Through advocating for an advanced curriculum for all students, Weinstein said the district would be able to support students from diverse backgrounds, “not only those who are advocating or have somebody advocating for them, or paying for something outside of Cambridge.”
Oct. 31, 2025Through advocating for an advanced curriculum for all students, Weinstein said the district would be able to support students from diverse backgrounds, “not only those who are advocating or have somebody advocating for them, or paying for something outside of Cambridge.”
Member David Weinstein said all along his commitment was that if none of the candidates were right, he wouldn’t vote for any of them. However, he said Monday, “I do feel that we have yielded candidates that have given us strong options. And I do believe that we have a candidate that I believe is the right person for Cambridge at this time.”
Oct. 6, 2025 — Spencer Buell and John HilliardMember David Weinstein said all along his commitment was that if none of the candidates were right, he wouldn’t vote for any of them. However, he said Monday, “I do feel that we have yielded candidates that have given us strong options. And I do believe that we have a candidate that I believe is the right person for Cambridge at this time.”
While School Committee members were made aware of both the scam and the domestic abuse allegations earlier this summer, the group has yet to take public action based on the allegations.
According to the same district official, the School Committee decided to refrain from public comment based on informal advice from a city attorney. The official said members were advised to refrain from commenting publicly on the private lives of candidates, since it could leave the body vulnerable to a lawsuit.
Oct. 1, 2025 — Shawn A. BoehmerWhile School Committee members were made aware of both the scam and the domestic abuse allegations earlier this summer, the group has yet to take public action based on the allegations.
According to the same district official, the School Committee decided to refrain from public comment based on informal advice from a city attorney. The official said members were advised to refrain from commenting publicly on the private lives of candidates, since it could leave the body vulnerable to a lawsuit.
When asked whether the city would consider restarting the search process, member David Weinstein would not comment and did not respond to additional requests for an interview.
Sept. 29, 2025 — Julia CarpiWhen asked whether the city would consider restarting the search process, member David Weinstein would not comment and did not respond to additional requests for an interview.
Now that engagement with stakeholders is about a search for Cambridge’s next superintendent. Weinstein has now served alongside three. “I’ve been through that transition a couple of times and learned from that each time,” he said.
Feedback on has been mixed, Weinstein said, speaking to complaints that the process is taking “too long.”
“I wish we had moved faster … that said, I do think that we are doing the right things” he said. “We’re engaging with the community. We’re getting that input,” he said, “we’ve solicited and taken into account that feedback in a substantial way.” Still, people feel “like they aren’t as up to date about where things can end as they’d like to be,” he said. “We can do better with that.”
“I am confident that we have a really strong pool of applicants,” he said. That includes interim superintendent David Murphy who has done “a great job.”
Aug. 15, 2025 — Meg RichardsNow that engagement with stakeholders is about a search for Cambridge’s next superintendent. Weinstein has now served alongside three. “I’ve been through that transition a couple of times and learned from that each time,” he said.
Feedback on has been mixed, Weinstein said, speaking to complaints that the process is taking “too long.”
“I wish we had moved faster … that said, I do think that we are doing the right things” he said. “We’re engaging with the community. We’re getting that input,” he said, “we’ve solicited and taken into account that feedback in a substantial way.” Still, people feel “like they aren’t as up to date about where things can end as they’d like to be,” he said. “We can do better with that.”
“I am confident that we have a really strong pool of applicants,” he said. That includes interim superintendent David Murphy who has done “a great job.”