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VISION: <\/strong><\/h4>\n

We envision an Arizona where all students, regardless of race or socioeconomic status, attain the postsecondary training and education needed to lead rewarding, productive lives.<\/p>\n

MISSION: <\/strong><\/h4>\n

To increase postsecondary access, attendance, and attainment for students from low-income communities.<\/p>\n

GRANT GOALS: <\/strong><\/h4>\n
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  1. Increase academic performance and preparation for postsecondary education for students.<\/li>\n
  2. Increase the rate of high school graduation and enrollment in postsecondary education for schools.<\/li>\n
  3. Increase students\u2019 and their families\u2019 knowledge of postsecondary education options, preparation, and financing.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    OUR PROMISE: <\/strong><\/h4>\n

    First and foremost, the 5E\u2019s inform all of our work as we:<\/p>\n

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    • Engage <\/em><\/strong>communities, educators, students, and families.<\/li>\n
    • Empower <\/em><\/strong>families, schools, and communities with the knowledge and tools to overcome systemic inequities.<\/li>\n
    • Help create rigorous learning environments where students\u00a0excel<\/em><\/strong>.<\/li>\n
    • Elevate <\/em><\/strong>expectations for high school graduation and college attainment.<\/li>\n
    • Enrich <\/em><\/strong>the communities, schools, and families to create a strong and sustainable college-going culture.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      CORE VALUES AND BELIEFS:<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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      1. We believe education changes lives.<\/li>\n
      2. We believe in educational access for all students.<\/li>\n
      3. We believe caring adults, high expectations, and hard work foster student success.<\/li>\n
      4. We commit to college and career readiness education beginning in the middle grades.<\/li>\n
      5. We believe all students can reach their full potential with proper support.<\/li>\n
      6. We commit to positive relationships, teamwork, collaboration, and partnering with others.<\/li>\n
      7. We believe in using data to inform program planning, strategy, and implementation.<\/li>\n
      8. We continuously learn, change, and improve.<\/li>\n
      9. We work with integrity.<\/li>\n
      10. We each accomplish all we can.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

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