What we believe
Mission
We partner with communities to imagine and create more equitable, relevant, and effective schools. Using research, we convene, coach, and build capacity to improve outcomes and experiences for all students.
Vision
Students, educators, and communities partnering as agents of change to design:
Classrooms that empower
Schools that adapt
Systems that liberate
Core Values
CURIOSITY
We begin with inquiry so that we can learn, grow, and build a culture of continuous improvement alongside our partners.
COMPASSION
Culturally responsive school change work can be challenging, uncomfortable, and personal. Our strengths-based approach is infused with compassion and hope.
COLLABORATION
We ask for feedback, listen, and respond to improve our services, working to ensure that our partners find sustainable success.
RESEARCH
We anchor our approach to a strong research base, highlighting studies led by and focused on people with marginalized identities.
EQUITY
We approach all of our work with an equity lens. No matter the project focus or target audience, we work to increase awareness about systemic inequities that are at play.
COMMUNITY
We value local solutions that center community perspectives. We seek input and recommendations from all school stakeholders to support inclusive decision-making.