Focus

We collaborate with schools and communities to improve educational outcomes for all youth, cradle to career. We have a deep understanding of the formative role of early education as well as the need to build on the resilience and skills of youth throughout the educational journey. We take a cradle to career view of improving educational outcomes so that our youth develop into thriving members of our community.

#1
Kindergarten Readiness

Readiness is measured across six areas of development and learning to include: social-emotional, physical, language, cognitive, literacy, and math. We are focused on the percent of children assessed as Kinder-Ready and the percent of children enrolled into quality early-learning programs.
#2
Elementary
Early-grade reading proficiency is often an indicator of long-term outcomes for youth. Literacy is a particularly important mastery indicator for English language learners. Literacy is improved when students are in school receiving instructional support. We are focused on the percentage of absenteeism and the percentage of literacy-proficient students. There are 5 working groups that are identifying strategies and deploying resources to help increase third-grade reading scores. The working groups are Digital Connectivity, Parent and Family Engagement, Partnerships and Resources, Health, and Food Security.
#3
Middle School
Middle school is a period of transition and there are many points along the way that students need transitional support. The transition from elementary school and the later transition into high school mark the formative experience of middle school for youth. We are focused on the percentage of absenteeism and the measure of the social-emotional indicators.
#4
High School Graduation
High school is marked by a period of preparation towards a post-secondary experience be it career or college. We are focused on the percent of student success at 10th grade and the graduation rates.
#5
Post-Secondary Enrollment
Post high school experience for youth includes community colleges, universities or technical schools. We are focused on post-secondary enrollment, college preparatory scores, and the completion of financial aid.
#6
Post-Secondary Completion
We know that simply enrolling in a post-secondary school isn’t enough rather completion depends on their ability to graduate successfully. We are focused on retention rates, remedial course rates, and the percent of students who graduate or earn a certificate.
#7
Employment
Career readiness includes the ability to transfer skills acquired in post-secondary settings into earnings. We are focused on the workforce, the number of credentialed employees, and apprenticeship programs.