9 | ACTON-BOXBOROUGH REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT | ANNUAL REPORT 2024–2025
ABRSD Vision of a Graduate SUMMARY OF TIMELINE, PROCESS, ENGAGEMENT, RESULTS, AND NEXT STEPS
ABRSD created a Vision of a Graduate (VoG) to define the skills and experiences students need for future success. This community-led effort, part of the district’s 2021 Strategic Plan, aims to connect what students learn from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade with the demands of college, careers, and civic life. The VoG was shaped by input from students, teachers, families, and community members. VISION OF A GRADUATE TIMELINE AND PROCESS Launched in May 2024, the Vision of a Graduate (VoG) process involved a diverse Steering Committee of educators, administrators, students, and commu- nity members. This group guided the visioning work, analyzing data and synthesizing insights. Key milestones included a ThoughtExchange in October 2024 to crowd- source ideas, followed by committee work to draft
competencies (December 2024–February 2025). Community Workshops in March 2025 refined the framework, leading to final revisions and presentation to the School Committee on June 5, 2025. COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT METRICS Community engagement was central to the VoG development process and yielded strong participation: • 2,425 participants contributed through the ThoughtExchange platform • 2,766 unique ideas were generated • 58,388 ratings helped prioritize the most important themes • 50 stakeholders participated in in-person workshops These metrics reflect a wide cross-section of the ABRSD community and ensured that the final vision was grounded in shared values and aspirations.
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