Addressing Beaverton’s Achievement Gap

Equity. Student achievement belongs to each student and will not be predicted by race, ethnicity, family economics, mobility, gender, disability, or initial proficiencies.

Core Values

Diversity. An essential asset of our community and a source of learning

and opportunity in our schools.

District Goal All students will show continuous progress toward their personal learning goals, developed in collaboration with teachers and parents, and will be prepared for post-secondary education and career success.

All Means All

The Power of the “And”

Historical Beaverton

Beaverton Today: 92 Languages

45% Minority Students

Our Families Come from India

Our Families Come from Korea

Our Families Come from Somalia

Our Families Come from Pakistan

Our Families Come from El Salvador

Acceptance

We Have Work to Do

We Need to Use our Best Minds

Hire, develop and retain qualified, committed and diverse staff throughout the district.

Respect for Human Rights. Maintain a safe and caring learning environment for students and staff.

Equity in Student Outcomes. Develop a customized learning plan for every student that is relevant, current and challenging.

Can You Predict Test Scores by Race?

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Current Scores by Race

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We Must!

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