OUR STRATEGIC RE-LAUNCH

In 2015, still operating as New Schools for Chicago, we engaged in an organizational restructure. We recognized that the market had shifted and our strategies needed to shift as well. While our overarching goals remained constant, our new approach is designed to ensure that families continue to have the school options they want, that schools are high quality, and that policies put kids first.

This system-focused work serves as the second wave of improving outcomes and dramatically reducing the number of students who end up trapped in low-quality schools.

OUR PRIORITIES

Creating an environment conducive to high-quality schools is dependent upon significant investment in our priority areas:

1. Elevate and Amplify the Parent Voice
   1. Provide tools and resources that will increase parent understanding and access to high-quality school options
   2. Elevate parent voice through a comprehensive parent advocacy campaign
   3. Amplify parent voices and concerns through a synchronized and widespread media effort
      
2. Enhance Policy to Prioritize Kids and Families. Parent-informed focus areas:
   1. Universal Enrollment
   2. Adequate and Equitable Funding
   3. Transparent and Fair Accountability
      
3. Provide Direct Support to Targeted Schools
   1. Identify mid-performing schools and provide comprehensive support to transform them into high-performing schools
   2. Work intentionally with school leaders
   3. Create a “blueprint” for contextualized improvements