Mission | Vision

NewONEShaker collaborates with the Shaker School District and other organizations to create relationships, systems, and structures to help ensure equitable opportunities for Shaker students and families; to research, propose, advocate, and intentionally support systemic reform of the Shaker School System to end social promotion by improving educational outcomes for children of color; to mastery of grade-level content; to close opportunity and achievement gaps to achieve Justice and Educational Equity in the Shaker Schools; and to cause all students to succeed academically and to be well prepared for college or skilled work paying a living wage after high school. 

Shaker Heights is a community focused on equitably developing the full potential and well-being of all students and their families.​ 

NewONEShaker is:

• A role model for the community in how to champion positive, inclusive, systemic change., in our schools and our community.
• A collaborator with the community and organizational allies. ​
• A welcoming and inclusive organization representing the diversity of Shaker Heights.​
• A supportive, encouraging, and helpful force of positive change in the community and schools.
• Courageous and intentional, taking on tough Educational Equity and other related issues from which others might shy away. ​
•  A resource to the Shaker School District, community and families to help address and find solutions to fill the opportunity and achievement gaps in programs and services, and in the design of our schools, that may hinder a student's success. 

NewONEShaker advocates for equity and inclusion in primary and secondary education and in our community. We also lead by example:   

• By intentionally reflecting the demographics of the community we represent. 
• By providing a work environment that prioritizes respect, integrity, and fairness.
• By welcoming volunteers and partners from all walks of life who are passionate about promoting a global community known for excellence and equity in education.