What I envision for education...

I envision an education system where students are trusted & given the benefit of the doubt before being prematurely judged.

I envision an education system where students are viewed from the lens of 'why couldn't they' instead of the lens of 'they can't.'

I envision an education system where we act upon what we know to be true & most effective rather than what's convenient for adults.

I envision an education system where we operate on the premise of if it doesn't make the world a better place, then we don't do it.

I envision an education system where we collaborate & develop long lasting partnerships with others who are invested in helping kids.

I envision an education system that doesn't let what's happened in the past to dictate what we can do in the future.

I envision an education system that doesn't focus on what we as the educators are doing, but rather how the students are responding.

I envision an education system where we don't feel that we are in competition, but rather we are all working toward a shared common goal.

I envision an education system where students are 'allowed' to take responsibility for their learning.

I envision an education system where educators are empowered, trusted, & provided the resources to make 'school' the 'real world.'

I envision an education system where students are shown the possibilities of the world, rather than the limitations of schools.

I envision an education system that firmly believes in eliminating the 'opportunity gap' between those who have & those who don't.