Every student deserves a learning experience that is rigorous, joyful, and equitable. Challenging, culturally responsive curricula and enrichment opportunities that promote daily growth are basic necessities for our students. Unfortunately, due to systemic issues such as inequitable funding, bias, and exclusionary educational policies, opportunity gaps continue to exist across certain segments of our student population. The priorities in this section of the plan are designed to ensure that all students receive the opportunities and resources that meet their unique needs and aspirations, prioritizing those most harmed by the past.
Accelerating Proven Practices
Instructional Core
Ensure instruction is focused on students and their needs, as well as improving connectedness, belonging, and well-being, including high-quality curriculum, meaningful assessments, student-focused instruction, accelerated practices, academic and social-emotional interventions.
Empowered Educators
Support all educators to provide a responsive and high-quality educational environment that celebrates diversity and promotes equity for students.
Equitable Acceleration Pathways
Develop opportunities for acceleration for students in 4th through 12th grades within their current schools.
Tutor Corps
Invest in a sustainable Tutor Corps model to accelerate academic progress for more students through targeted, high-dosage tutoring at schools with the largest opportunity gaps on the south and west sides.
High School Opportunities
Expand access to advanced coursework, including Advanced Placement classes, International Baccalaureate programming, dual credit and dual enrollment opportunities, military academies, job shadowing, and work-based learning opportunities.
Resources for Students in Temporary Living Situations
Expand resources for students in temporary living situations, adding more counselors in the schools with the greatest need, and providing professional learning that focuses on inclusivity and targeted supports for students and families.
Student Voice
Expand opportunities for students to meaningfully engage in decision-making in their schools and across the District.
Targeted Priorities
Black Student Success
Develop and implement a plan to improve daily learning experiences for Black students and eliminate opportunity gaps.
Multilingual Pathways
Offer multiple pathways for students to become proficient in more than one language.
Students with Disabilities
Ensure the rightful presence of every student with disabilities so they can fully engage in high-quality instruction at their grade level.
Early Learning
Create high-quality and comprehensive learning experiences for students in preschool through 2nd grade that are aligned to their future learning.
Postsecondary Success
Increase opportunities for students to earn college credit and advanced certifications in high school.