• Put Students First

Students should be at the forefront of each and every decision. Putting students means showing students they are valued, trusted, and important. It also means addressing the social, emotional, and mental health needs of our students. 

• Grow, Develop, and Support World-Class Educators

This starts with attracting individuals to the educational profession. We need caring, compassionate, and skilled educators and must partner with state leaders to make this a reality by creating straightforward pathways to attract and retain high quality individuals. We must also have robust systems in place to grow and develop our educators so they feel valued and supported.

• Lead with an Equity Lens

We must work together to address the inequities that are in our schools and systems. We must provide space for each other through actively listening to a variety of perspectives and engage in difficult conversations that may challenge the status quo. Educational equity must be a priority in our schools. 

• Listen and Practice Collaborative Leadership

To successfully navigate the many intricacies in our profession, we need each other now more than ever. Collaboration is critical as we face a future with much uncertainty. We must listen to what our students and families are saying, partner with stakeholders, advocate for meaningful change, and support each other. 

• Effectively Communicate

Effective communication is the key to building and maintaining trust, which leads to positive outcomes.  It builds bridges by connecting us to others and allows our voices to be heard. To influence others and positively impact students, effective communicate must be utilized.

• Build and Nurture Strong Relationships

Building and nurturing positive relationships with state and national leaders is essential to propel our educational system forward and enact meaningful change. Our jobs are challenging and we need each other. We must support each other by being present, accessible, and empathetic.

• Fiercely Advocate

Our students need courageous and determined leaders who are fierce advocates. We must work together as a unified team to move our organization forward on behalf of superintendents, technology leaders, and central office leaders.