That all students, particularly those who have been historically marginalized, deserve equitable access, experiences, and outcomes in their education

That educational institutions have a responsibility to create learning experiences that prepare students to fully participate in civic, ethical, personal, and professional roles

That rigorous research grounded in theories of social and economic justice and supported by empirical evidence should guide decision-making

That students, teachers, and frontline staff are the experts at the core of education reform

That administrators and policymakers must use their power to create the conditions for scalable, sustainable change

That listening, learning, humility, and joy are essential to making progress with complex and challenging work