Strategic Plan
Our three-year strategic plan (FY23-FY25) builds on our success in nurturing schools as places to practice inclusive democracy, where students can become empathetic, inquisitive, and ethical young people who engage civically and are able to navigate across differences.
Strategic Plan Summaries
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Learn about the history and debate surrounding how we describe Latinx and Hispanic peoples, and consider the relationship between language and identity.
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Eyes on the Prize in the Classroom: Voices from the Civil Rights Movement
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Watch this webinar to hear Mr. Charles Mauldin, Selma March youth leader, reflect on his experiences as a student activist and the power of young people to spark social change, both during the civil rights movement and today.
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