Beliefs

All children can learn

Educators have a fundamental responsibility for children's learning and a duty to advocate for students and their families

Diverse, inclusive, and equitable environments improve educational opportunities and quality of life for all learners

Families have valuable knowledge about their children and are essential partners in education

Collaboration among schools, families, and communities improves educational outcomes

Preparing high quality teachers requires blending effective instruction at PSU with successful school partnerships

Prevention and systemic early intervention are essential for maximizing student success and for preventing failure among student groups as well as for individual students

Support systems and the provision of culturally responsive instructional practices should be used to address the unique needs of diverse learners and to enhance the recruitment of a diverse educational work force

Research and evidence-based practices increase the effectiveness of educators' work

Collection and thoughtful data analysis should drive educational decision-making about instruction and support