Priorities

Prioritizing Student Success

Eliminate the digital divide
Reduce learning gaps by expanding access to quality preschool programs and identifying learning barriers and unique talents as early as possible
Incorporate life skills and in-the-field experiences into lesson plans
Promote career and technical education for all students
Look beyond Florida to pilot innovative learning models and practices with demonstrated effectiveness
Offer a rich and varied curriculum that builds strong character, enhances personal development, and prepares students to thrive in an ever-changing world

Ensure our schools are safe havens for children by providing a nurturing environment where all are respected
Establish equitable and effective school disciplinary measures that disrupt the school-to-prison pipeline and take community input into account
Increase school counselor allocations to move toward nationally-recommended ratios
Reform the Marjory Stoneman Douglas Act to better reflect the needs of each school
Forge strong partnerships between schools and community stakeholders to address issues of traffic safety and neighborhood violence
Monitor data-sharing practices

Implement rigorous health-monitoring, contact tracing, and sanitation protocols in all school facilities
Provide students and employees with the mental health support they require
Support children’s nutritional and sleep needs
Align health education with CDC recommendations
Advocate for widespread coronavirus vaccine administration, once available, and promote equal accessibility for all

Encourage recruitment and retention of top-quality teachers and non-instructional personnel by paying them the salary they deserve
Intertwine the needs of the community into the educational goals of the school
Pursue joint use agreements that open school grounds for community enrichment and recreational purposes
Use technology to increase parental and community engagement in classroom activities and school and district policy discussions
Engage the community in highlighting the achievements and accomplishments of local students and neighborhood schools