Schools that prepare all students for college, careers and life share more than high graduation rates. They share a set of expectations and effective practices captured by six essential Design Principles, which guide our work and provide a foundation for effective change.
NC New Schools supports educators in innovative schools to:
- Believe in a common set of high standards and expectations that ensure every student graduates ready for college - schools maintain a common set of standards for all in order to eliminate the harmful consequences of tracking and sorting students.
- Uphold common standards for high quality, rigorous instruction that promote powerful teaching and learning.
- Demonstrate personalization - educators must know students well to help them achieve academically.
- Redefine professionalism, creating a shared vision so that all school staff take responsibility for the success of every student.
- Work from a purposeful design where the use of time, space and resources ensures that best practices become common practice.
- Empower shared leadership embedded in a culture of high expectations and a collaborative work environment to ensure the success of each student.
