WHO WE ARE

We are a diverse coalition of CPSD caregivers, educators, and community members representing a broad spectrum of school communities in Cambridge.  After successfully joining forces to reclaim the community’s voice and power in the school budget process, we will continue to advocate for a fully funded, high quality public education that meets the needs of all students and their families. 

We envision classrooms where:

• All students feel a sense of belonging

• All students learn how to learn, to think critically, and to be citizens in a democracy

• All students have excellent, research-based instruction in math and literacy

• All students’ developmental needs for play, connection, and healthy bodies are prioritized

• Science, social studies, the arts, and social-emotional learning are all crucial parts of a holistic curriculum

• Teachers are able to focus on student learning, rather than an overwhelming volume of test data

• Staffing ratios allow for all students’ academic and social-emotional needs to be addressed

We envision schools and districts where:

• All spaces are fully staffed and culturally affirming

• All spaces serve as community hubs of civic engagement and democratic life

• Leaders uplift the expertise of families and educators

• Decision making structures prioritize the input of those closest to daily life in classrooms

• Comply with DESE guidelines for evaluations of all leaders and administrators.

We envision school committee candidates who:

• Use accessible, plain language to communicate regularly with all stakeholders

• Commit to full-day classroom visits (1 day at an elementary school, 1 day at an upper school, 1 day at CRLS each year).  

• Hold office hours for at least two hours a week

• Proactively seek out marginalized and “quiet” caregivers to ensure their voices are heard

• Welcome the inclusion of a non-voting CEA member 

• Demonstrate willingness to challenge the City Council in the interest of students

• Increase the accessibility of SC meetings:

  • Use accessible, plain language during meetings

  • Provide closed captioning

  • Provide topic time-stamps on video recordings

  • Create a meeting space that welcomes and integrates the public