Develop conscientious, standards-based units that support student learning and applies classroom
content to real world problems...
STANDARDS-BASED UNITS
- Plan meaningful units that teach essential concepts and skills anchored to content standards
- Align standards with materials and strategies to ensure understanding
- Identify student outcomes that measure mastery of targeted standards
SERVICE LEARNING
- Make academic content relevant to students by creating opportunities for students to effect change in their community
- Expose students to the idea of active and engaged citizenship
- Encourage youth voice and expand students′ understanding of local, national, and global challenges
ENGAGED CITIZENSHIP
- Create awareness and understanding of issues related to the public interest
- Promote meaningful family and community involvement
- Broaden the scope of education for urban youth
