1) Guide our schools through COVID-19
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Communicate with teachers & parents to make adjustments to distance learning
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Prepare for transition back to the classroom, incorporating new communications & teaching strategies
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Prepare for budget shortfalls through state policy advocacy & partnerships
2) Guide our schools through the national conversation on civil rights
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Guide implementation of the State Superintendent’s ethnic studies guidelines & re-examine our American History curriculum
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Address racial and gender justice & safety on campuses
- Recruit teachers of color
3) Prepare our students for the global economy and meet the LVJUSD Mission of ensuring students graduate with the skills needed to thrive in a changing world
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Recruit strong teachers through external partnerships and pair new teachers with master teachers
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Enhance programs for all of our students:
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More vocational, shop, and apprenticeship options
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Math team from elementary through high school
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Offer credit/classes in Asian languages
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More co-lead teaching for IEP students
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Strengthen reading & writing programs across the District
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More AP/IB classes
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Encourage youth civic engagement & work to reduce our schools’ carbon footprint
“We all do better when we all do better.”
Quote by Senator Paul Wellstone (D-MN, 1991-2002), who was known as “the conscience of the Senate” and for fighting for “the little guy.”