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2020-27 Strategic Plan Overview

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Mission

Edina Public Schools is a dynamic learning community delivering educational excellence and preparing all students to realize their full potential.

Through academics, activities and opportunities, we encourage creativity, foster curiosity, and develop critical thinking skills. We support every student's educational journey by creating a caring and inclusive school culture that supports the whole student.

Vision

For each and every student to discover their possibilities and thrive.

Core Values

We are guided by our Core Values: Integrity, Compassion, Courage, Commitment, Appreciation and Responsibility

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Priority Strategies

Our Core Beliefs

Academic Excellence - Green Box

We believe each student deserves access to academic excellence which includes challenging and rich curricula, high expectations, and inspiring instruction that meets their individual needs.

Equity - Green Box

We believe it is critical to eliminate barriers to success and provide the supports, opportunities and environments so all students can reach their full potential.

Healthy Learning Environment - Green Box

We believe students thrive in a balanced, healthy environment that promotes the free exchange of ideas and support students' physical, social-emotional and intellectual needs.

Inclusion - Green box

We believe in the inherent dignity of all people, we celebrate individuality, and we value and appreciate diversity.

Life Skills - Green Box

We believe that inspiring students to grow as critically thinking collaborative learners will prepare them to be productive, accountable, self-motivated, and responsible citizens.

Operational Excellence - Green Box

We believe in high performance of governance, administration, and partnerships, and effective and efficient use of time, human, financial, and physical resources in support of the mission.

Professional Excellence - Green Box

We believe our educators and staff are essential to student success. We value and support them in advancing strategic and innovative initiatives grounded in best practices.