We build a caring environment where every student, staff member, and community partner feels valued and supported as their full self. Our work strengthens relationships, empathy, and understanding to create belonging for all.
We center the physical, emotional, and mental health of our teachers, students, and families. A healthy environment is essential for learning, so we promote safety, belonging, self-care, and collective care as foundations for healing.
We create schools where every student, family, partner, and staff member feels welcome and included. By honoring Oakland’s cultural diversity and encouraging collaboration, we nurture the sense of belonging that drives student and staff success.
We embrace the cultural knowledge and lived experiences of our students and families. Through responsive teaching, curriculum, and policy, we affirm identity, build trust, and create conditions where students succeed academically without losing who they are.
We listen first. By noticing what students, families, and staff share, we reflect and improve. Active listening builds trust, makes space for healthy conflict, and ensures decisions serve the best interests of our community.
