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Board advances PAUSD —30 Promise—4 goals for 2025-26; vigorous debate over "placement" and math acceleration
Summary
Board and staff advanced a refined PAUSD Promise for 2025-26 emphasizing equity, inclusion, mental health and academic pathways; a lengthy board and public discussion focused on how to define and measure "proper placement," acceleration in middle-school math and supports for students with disabilities.
The Palo Alto Unified School District Board of Education advanced a refined strategic framework for 2025-26 known as the "PAUSD Promise," outlining priorities including equity, inclusion and belonging, high-quality teaching and learning, mental health and wellness, and service and celebration.
Staff presented goals and metrics intended to align the Promise with the districts Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP). Among proposed measures were increased access to high-quality instruction, expanded supports for students with disabilities, and restorative practices to reduce disproportionate suspension rates.
Why it mattered: trustees, staff and community members engaged in a lengthy discussion about how to balance support for students…
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