Core Values

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District 428 is committed to values that govern and allocate resources with a student focus. These principles shape our aims, program development, and support systems. They direct instruction, curriculum, and assessment to positively impact students' lives, helping each student achieve their full potential.


Centering Students

We believe our students should be the center of every decision we make. We will strive to use a holistic approach to provide a safe and rigorous learning environment that prepares each student to achieve their full potential.

Equitable and Inclusive Learning Environments

We are committed to removing barriers to learning, addressing opportunity gaps, and prioritizing the needs of student groups historically marginalized and underserved by schools. We recognize the need to examine norms and systems, including curriculum and teaching methods, for biases and practices that continue to perpetuate educational injustices.

Academic Excellence

We believe maintaining rigorous standards and high expectations for all students are key to academic excellence and lifelong learning. We hold high expectations for ourselves in creating engaging, meaningful learning opportunities that captivate our students' attention and provide them with rich experiences.

Unity and Collaboration

We envision a district with a unified staff working in collaboration to further student learning. We will strive to equip and support our teachers, administrators, and staff to make positive differences for each of our students.

Engaging Families and Community

We are committed to engaging families in decision making and welcoming the community, including each diverse stakeholder, to be partners in preparing all our children to be successful. We are also committed to engaging students to practice responsibility toward creating a socially just society by encouraging critical thinking skills, civic engagement, and service to our community.

Mission

Our mission is to provide an equitable and inclusive education that supports students holistically, providing the tools they need to thrive by partnering with families and supporting staff to meet the needs of each of our students.

Vision

Our vision is to positively impact students' lives, supporting each student to achieve their full potential.

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