2023 - 24 Annual Report
Goal 3
COSEBOC Vanguard District
In addition to utilizing strategies to attract and retain staff of color , the Newton Public Schools was selected as a Vanguard District by The Coalition of Schools Educating Boys of Color ( COSEBOC .) NPS was chosen due to “ our full commitment to high quality , equity - centered and culturally responsive education for all students - in particular boys and young men of color - as well as the determination and dedication demonstrated as leaders of the Newton Public Schools .” As a vanguard district , COSEBOC will provide a broad range of support and services to build capacity and strengthen relationships among district leaders , educators , families , students , and community members . Their team includes educational leaders with tremendous experience in K - 12 settings across the country , with particular expertise in promoting equity and closing opportunity and achievement gaps . Our partnership will include a needs assessment , ongoing learning from community - grounded data sources , professional development , coaching , community outreach , program evaluation , and other customized strategies . In October 2023 , a group of 20 NPS staff from across the district , and in varying roles , began the Standards Course . Throughout this course , participants reflected on identity , the state of affairs for boys of color in the education system and the work needed to create a larger impact for belonging , equity and excellence for students in NPS . We will continue to partner with COSEBOC to roll out new programming , with additional opportunities for NPS staff to engage in training .
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