Platform for Thriving Public School Communities

Our vision is for a Saint Paul Public Schools district where our schools respond creatively to the needs of every community in our city; where our students feel safe, heard, and prepared for a changing world because we will have invested in our frontlines.

Community Decision-Making

• Increase partnerships between district schools and community-based organizations

• Listen to and empower educators, including licensed and non-licensed support staff

• Prioritize developing and maintaining meaningful family and community relationships to support student learning

Student Leadership

• Advocate for the rights of students to engage in district decision-making processes

• Advocate for opportunities for students to lead in larger school community conversations

Environmental Justice in Education Communities

• Invest in solar panels on school buildings as an alternative energy source

• Support transportation electrification initiatives

• Support efforts to pivot to local food options and investments in agricultural programming

Positive School Culture & Climate

• Invest in additional counselors, social workers, Restorative Justice Coordinators, and Community Intervention Workers

• Increase funding for ELL programming to support bilingual students

• Support recruitment, revitalizing, and retention of Teachers of Color and Indigenous Teachers

• Provide equitable resources for professional development for all educators (licensed and non-licensed)

• Ensure the wisdom and history of our diverse community is embedded in educational programming

• Invest in wraparound and basic need support services for students and families

Student Career Exploration and Preparation

• Prioritize the development of relevant, research-based STEAM curriculum

• Restore investments in arts and athletics

• Prioritize staff trainings in SEL and culturally-affirming programming

• Invest in experiential learning and out-of-classroom learning opportunities