But many vision statements are too fuzzy and vague, he says. Authentic vision lives, breathes, and is tangible. Not all visions are equal in their ability to move people to positive action, Fritz points out. When people share a common vision, they can perform feats that would otherwise be impossible. . . . There is something in the human spirit that longs for participation with others, that wants to be involved in a collective endeavor.
Every student has a competent, caring teacher.
Every teacher has the preparation, professional development, and other ongoing support to become competent. While there are exceptions to the above, they're far too infrequent to ensure high levels of learning for all students. High levels of learning for all students requires that we pay attention to structural design as well as the professional learning of individuals.