Guiding Principles for Student Success
FHForward on the Issues
Great schools are built on trust and collaboration. Just as we rely on doctors, tutors, and coaches to guide growing bodies or developing talents, families rely on educators to sharpen minds. Similarly, educators partner with caregivers to best address learners’ needs, and students themselves need freedom to explore and practice. Taxpayers, too, trust in transparency and fiscal responsibility.
When concerns or conflicts arise, established processes ensure respectful dialogue, center student growth, and foster strong learning environments. Honoring these processes in good faith protects professional expertise, family partnership, and community investment alike by reducing disruption and protecting student learning.
Every stakeholder sees a return on their investment when we graduate students prepared for their future. Parents and teachers celebrate successes, taxpayers see increased property values, and local businesses enjoy steady patronage from families drawn to quality schools.
When it comes to the issues, Francis Howell Forward believes that student success is strongest when we let teachers teach, learners learn, and parents parent.
SB1002: Government Overreach and Party Politics
The role of the school board director is one of the only elected offices where candidates do not declare party affiliation on the ballot. Local school boards should function independently of any political party and prioritize the needs of our students, teachers, and families.
