Values & Principles

Our Core Values

Discover What Drives Our Organization Forward

We Step Into Leadership

We value and model shared leadership. We assume responsibility, think innovatively, take courageous actions, and hold ourselves and those around us accountable.

We Organize in Community

We strongly believe that power is rooted in community. We cultivate authentic relationships, amplify diverse voices and build enduring coalitions to ensure a brighter future for students and families.

We Engage with Humility

We embrace humility and a growth mindset. We ground our work in service to our community, center decision-making around student and family well-being, and embody an ongoing passion for learning.

We Value Equity

We foster equity, and promote diversity and inclusion across all our community engagements to ensure that underrepresented students and families are at the center of education transformation.

We Embody Commitment

We recognize that every child deserves better education now and we cannot afford to wait. Regardless of any challenges or setbacks, we drive forward with a sense of urgency, unwavering commitment, tenacity, and strategic pursuit of our cause.
Core Principles

Guiding Conditions for a World-Class Public Education

Equity & Inclusivity

Ensure equitable access to quality education for all students, regardless of their background or socioeconomic status. Reduce educational disparities so children have an equal opportunity for transformative outcomes.

Collaboration

Foster collaboration between school districts, local government, charter school sector and community organizations to create a comprehensive and effective ecosystem of schooling.

Family Agency

Elevate and fully support families to drive their children’s academic future, starting with choosing the public school that fulfills their child’s unique needs.

Community Engagement

Involve the community in decision-making processes by actively seeking input from parents, students, educators, and community leaders.

Accountability & Transparency

Promote transparency around education policy decisions and increase accountability among those responsible for making those decisions.

Innovation

Strive for creative change and disruption to achieve equitable outcomes within the K-12 education system. Halt ineffective practices and embrace new approaches.

Data-Driven Decision Making

Harness empirical data to inform and drive decision-making grounded on what is best for students and families.

Advocacy for Systemic Change

Advocate for systemic changes in education policies and practices that address the root causes of disparities in underserved communities.