Mission

The Division of K-12 Education Innovation and Scholar Success (DEISS) strategically connects learners, education practitioners, and community members with the University to create equitable educational pathways, strengthen educational outcomes, inspire innovation, and foster lifelong achievement.

Values

Our division has identified seven values that guide our collective work, along with a brief vision statement for how we intend to live out each value.

While these values are specific to our division's priorities, they also align with - and build upon - the shared values that guide the university's Reach Higher strategic plan.

The values and their vision statements are listed below:

• Innovation -- Charter Public Schools and Thompson and Charter Scholar programs establish deep partnerships and unique learning models that foster innovative approaches to education that result in excellent, equitable educational outcomes.
   
• Lifelong Achievement -- All University learners engage in a supported educational experience that fosters social and academic success and develops leaders ready to create a more robust and resilient society.
   
• Inclusivity & Belonging -- K-12 and University learners' lived experiences are foundational to designing educational supports that ensure equitable access to, and success in, all learning opportunities. 
   
• Partnership -- Mutually beneficial partnerships among the University, schools, and communities drive systemic improvement and address complex educational challenges. Engagement with university and charter alumni are leveraged to achieve goals.
   
• Accountability -- We hold ourselves and partners to high standards for the educational success of all learners.
   
• Inquiry -- Data is used ethically and strategically to guide decisions, uncover barriers, ensure accountability, and support continuous improvement. Inquiry fuels our commitment to evidence-based practice.
   
• Communication -- Clear, strategic communication and outreach build trust, foster relationships, and demonstrate impact. Transparency and responsiveness are at the heart of our engagement efforts.