Our Beliefs

• All children deserve a single, well-funded system of public schools.
• Teachers are professionals and deserve our support.
• Communities benefit from excellent public schools.
• Schools thrive by developing mutual respect and cooperation between teachers, students, and parents.
• All children should have access to a full, vibrant curriculum.
• Teaching, learning, and growth cannot and should not be be evaluated solely by standardized tests.
• Assessments should be designed and used to support children, teachers, and schools.
• Local control of education is essential so that schools are accountable to the communities they serve.
• Public education is essential for democracy.