As we start the 2022-23 school year, we are thrilled to share some highlights about the hard work done across our network over the past year and outline our plans to address areas of needed growth.
After the last two pandemic years, DSST has a lot of work to do to strengthen student achievement. The student data and the learning gaps it represents are real and we take them very seriously. It is clear we must get better on behalf of our students. As a network, we are doubling down on strengthening literacy and math achievement, recommitting to better instruction and closing proficiency gaps for our multi-language learners, students with disabilities, and Black and Hispanic/Latino/a/x students. In all aspects of instruction, we are focused on providing high quality, grade level instruction with the necessary student support. Lastly, we are re-grounding ourselves in STEM as we think about our future as a network and future college and career paths for our graduates.
We make a commitment to provide a world class education to our students and families each year. We have fallen short of this commitment over the last several years and are determined to change that.
As DSST enters its 19th year as an organization, there is a huge opportunity to make a difference in the educational journey of our students. DSST is ready to rise to this challenge.