Frequently Asked Questions
One of the main challenges in addressing student achievement is identifying and overcoming strongholds and deeply ingrained beliefs or practices that impede progress toward positive change.
It is crucial for schools and districts to actively work towards breaking down these strongholds to create a healthy culture and climate. This may involve implementing restorative justice practices, fostering open communication between all stakeholders, or providing professional development opportunities for staff on cultural competency.
The MIRACLES framework is an evidence-based approach to education quality improvement that enables districts to improve their academic and operational performance and ultimately transform their student outcomes.
The DCSD vision is to inspire our community of learners to achieve educational excellence. MIRACLES is a continuous improvement framework designed to help District and school leaders address and shift policies, practices, and expectations within their organizations. The MIRACLES User Guide, outlines how to correctly identify District initiatives and priorities, and organize them according to overall goals aligned with the District’s strategic plan.
Yes, every employee in the DeKalb County School District will begin to align their work with the MIRACLES framework. The transition to the MIRACLES framework will take time, but the results will be effective.
No. Some departments and divisions may find that their work only aligns with some of the tenets.
A positive workplace culture promotes a sense of belonging, collaboration, and mutual respect among employees. It creates a supportive environment where individuals feel motivated to work towards common goals. To ensure we are creating an environment where we can succeed and impact student achievement, H-Pride is how we get there and do the work.
The cabinet chiefs, along with department leaders, meet for a monthly workshop to discuss progress on their work and priorities.