Principles Schools establish collaborative management processes in which school teams are equipped, empowered, and supported to make decisions aligned with school goals for which they are held accountable. Boards set policies to promote learning. In instances where labor is organized, unions are full partners. Teachers and administrators are respected as lifelong learners and become active participants in ongoing staff development and engagement. Recognizing the unique nature of each student, teachers tailor goals and strategies to take advantage of students' diverse learning styles, needs, and interests.
Schools collect and apply information from their constituents to define and improve their practices.
Schools engage parents and the larger community as partners to increase productivity and literacy.