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Parents and prospective teachers back Navigator petition, citing student outcomes and community partnerships
Summary
Several parents, prospective founding teachers and current Navigator staff supported the petition, citing improvements in student engagement, family outreach programs and partnerships with local food banks and colleges.
Multiple parents and Navigator staff told the board they favor the petition because they believe Navigator's model yields improved student engagement and family supports. Alexandra Padilla, introduced herself as a current TK teacher at Gilbert Prep and said she wanted to be part of the founding Salinas team: "Our students are outperforming the state of California as well as most of the schools in our communities," she said and invited board members to visit her classroom.
Supporters described community partnerships, parent universities and after-school programs, and said Navigator would provide wraparound services including food partnerships and transportation where needed. Crystal O'Rourke, chief academic officer for Navigator, emphasized collaboration with local stakeholders and urged the board to consider the petition as an opportunity to expand local options.
