Ilinois education leaders introduce Vision 2030 roadmap for excellence in K-12 public education
Vision 2030 is rooted in a shared belief that students learn best, and educators teach most effectively, when they feel safe and connected to one another and to their communities. We know that this is the single most important thing we can do to support both academic achievement and individual well-being—and it is something that has to be considered in our instructional approach, curriculum, student support services and finances, so that local districts have the resources needed to ensure that school buildings are safe.
As detailed in this short video and one-page overview, Vision 2030 provides a roadmap to enhance K-12 public education by prioritizing:
• Future-Focused Learning: Reshaping our schools and classrooms and redefining student success to reflect and prepare students for all the different ways that the world and economy continue to change.
• Shared Accountability: Thinking beyond annual standardized tests to more fairly and effectively measure student success by considering both growth and proficiency over time.
• Predictable Funding: Providing excellent education resources and future-focused learning opportunities for student success through long-term, sustainable funding with additional investment to support updated instructional resources and technology, keep pace with economic pressures on salaries and equipment, and maintain aging infrastructure.
Vision 2030 seeks to put systems and processes in place that support all school districts throughout the state in sharing what works for our kids and our communities, while also leveraging public resources and preserving local flexibility and leadership so that important decisions about curriculum and finances are made closest to home.
It was developed through a statewide engagement effort that included input from more than 1,000 stakeholders, including locally elected school board members. It also reflects input from discussions with local school district leaders who work tirelessly inside and outside of school buildings to improve outcomes for children from all backgrounds across Illinois.
Development of the Vision 2030 blueprint was led by the Illinois Association of School Administrators (IASA), Illinois Association of School Boards (IASB), Illinois Principals Association (IPA), Illinois Association of School Business Officials (Illinois ASBO), and Illinois Association of Regional School Superintendents (IARSS).
North Greene Unit District #3 is proud to support Vision 2030 as a pathway to fulfill the promise of public K-12 education in Illinois.
To learn more about how you can support policy, legislative, and fiscal solutions to advance the goals of Vision 2030, please visit IllinoisVision2030.com."