Every student deserves the opportunity to attend high quality, accountable public schools regardless of governance type or model: charter, magnet, innovation or traditional.

As a district, we need to support and invest in our schools and ensure every neighborhood has great schools for families to chose from. Families should not have to send their child across town to find a seat in a great school.

Closing schools takes a toll on students, families, teachers, and communities. No one wants our children in unsuccessful schools, however, the district should be using proactive interventions to prevent school closures and improve our schools.

Schools should work for communities and students, not the other way around. Parents are our strongest partners in the work of education and should be respected as such.

Schools should be open and welcoming community centers. Parents and neighbors should be able to convene for community needs and address their shared issues.