As we implement a new strategy for the foundation, the context for our work provides insights into our views on the needs and opportunities we see.

Educational inequity persists along socio-economic and racial lines, but examples of high achievement among students of low socio-economic status demonstrates that educating all children to high standards is within our grasp.

The local school district has more power to increase student achievement for all children than any other point in the educational system, but this potential is largely unrealized due to flawed design.

The basic components needed by public education to teach all students to world-class standards do not exist, therefore the need for research and development investment and innovation is acute.