Every child is entitled to a high quality education - regardless of socioeconomic status or community of residence
Teachers should be supported in all school environments
Teaching is both a science and an art
Teaching qualifies as a profession and ideally as a calling
High-functioning schools benefit from a vibrant community of support
Voices from multiple perspectives create rich opportunities to remove barriers to success
Educators and families share the responsibility for student achievement
Higher education institutions must prepare future teachers to be successful in the classroom by developing cultural competencies as well as an understanding of social-emotional learning, pedagogy, and assessment practices