All students have equal opportunity for an n outstanding education, with adequate funding, no matter where they live. Educators are driven by high expectations and clear, challenging standards that are widely understood by students, families and communities. School systems conduct, consider and apply significant research in designing programs that lead to constantly improving student achievement. Students learn to think, reason and make sound decisions and demonstrate values inherent in a democracy. School facilities provide a safe, secure, stimulating, joyous learning environment that contributes to a lifelong passion for learning and high student achievement.
Leadership is collaborative, and governance is focused on broad issues that affect student learning.
Students learn about other cultures, respect and honor diversity and see the world as an extended neighborhood. Schools promote creativity and teamwork at all levels, and teachers help students turn information into knowledge and knowledge into wisdom. Assessment of student progress is more performance based, taking into account students' individual talents, abilities and aspirations. A student-centered, collaboratively developed vision provides power and focus for education communitywide. Continuous improvement is a driving force in every school and school system.