We’ve become a model for successful urban education as evidenced by our 2005 Broad Prize win. But don’t take our word for it. Listen to the national media and renowned education experts.

Our commitment to powerful literacy for every child and a reliance on data and proven instructional practices has dramatically decreased performance gaps. Best of all, progress for one group never comes at the expense of another!

We’re proud of our accomplishments, but we’re not satisfied. We want our students to be problem solvers, great thinkers, and tomorrow’s leaders. We’re building a world-class school system where:

• All students possess the habits of powerful literacy.
• All gaps close while achievement increases for all students.
• All schools exceed local, state, national and international standards.
• All students access productive options and opportunities upon graduation.

Our students are achieving at high levels. Our graduates continue to earn millions in scholarships and attend prestigious universities - another hallmark of the urban experience in Norfolk.

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