August 2, 2006
Goals approved =
by the
North Carolina State Board of Education on September 7, 2006
FUTURE-READY
The
guiding mission of the
school student will graduate from high scho=
ol,
globally competitive for work and
postsecondary education and prepared for li=
fe in
the 21st Century.
Goal: NC public schools will produce
globally competitive students=
.
• Every student excels in rigorous and relevant core curriculum that reflects what=
students need to know and demonstrate in a global 21<= span style=3D'font-size:8.0pt'>st Century environment,
including a mastery of languages, an appreciation of = the arts, and competencies in
the use of technology.
• Every student’s achievement is measured with an assessment system that inf= orms
instruction and evaluates knowledge, skills, performa= nce, and dispositions needed
in the 21st Ce= ntury.
• Every student will be enrolled in a course of study designed to prepare them to = stay
ahead of international competition.
• Every student uses technology to access and demonstrate new knowledge and skills=
that will be needed as a life-long learner to be comp= etitive in a constantly changing
international environment.
• Every student has the opportunity to graduate from high school with an Associates
Degree or college transfer credit.
Goal: NC public schools will be led =
by 21st <=
/span>Century
professionals.
• Every teacher will have the skills to deliver 21st Century content in a 21st= Century
context with 21st Century tools and technology that guarantees student learning.
• Every teacher and administrator will use a 21st Century assessment system to
inform instruction and measure 21st Century knowledge, skills, performance, and
dispositions.
• Every education professional will receive preparation in the interconnectedness of
the world with knowledge and skills, including langua=
ge
study.
• Every education professional will have 21st Century preparation and access to
ongoing high quality professional development aligned= with State Board of
Education priorities.
• Every educational professional uses data to inform decisions.
Goal: NC public school students will=
be
healthy and responsible.
• Every learning environment will be inviting, respectful, supportive, inclusive, = and
flexible for student success.
• Every school provides an environment in which each child has positive, nurturing=
relationships with caring adults.
• Every school promotes a healthy, active lifestyle where students are encouraged = to
make responsible choices.
• Every school focuses on developing strong student character, personal
responsibility, and community/world involvement.
• Every school reflects a culture of learning that empowers and prepares students = to
be life-long learners.
Goal: Leadership will guide innovati=
on in
NC public schools.
• School professionals will collaborate with national and international partners to=
discover innovative transformational strategies that = will facilitate change, remove
barriers for 21st Century learning, and understand global connections.
• School leaders will create a culture that embraces change and promotes dynamic
continuous improvement.
• Educational professionals will make decisions in collaboration with parents,
students, businesses, education institutions, and faith-based and other community
and civic organizations to impact student success.
• The
public school professionals will collaborate with community colleges and
public and private universities and colleges to provi=
de
enhanced educational opportunities for students. Goal : NC public schools will be governed =
and
supported by 21st Century systems. • Processes
are in place for financial planning and budgeting that focus on resource
attainment and alignment with priorities to maximize =
student
achievement. • Twenty-first
century technology and learning tools are available and are supported by school facilities that have the capacity for 21 • Information
and fiscal accountability systems are capable of collecting relevant data<=
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and reporting strategic and operational results. • Procedures
are in place to support and sanction schools that are not meeting state standards for student achi=
evement.