Personalized learning plans.

Some teachers are ready now to phase these in on a small scale. Processes will be standardized and scaled up from there.

Theme-based instruction.

Some teachers are experimenting with this approach now. It can be expanded relatively easily.

Mentoring and volunteerism.

Bring in a defined number of new volunteers. Target their efforts to personalized learning support.

Community-based science and math focus.

Develop hands-on science and math projects based on such things as wastewater treatment, wind power, energy and resource conservation, and others. Assign contacts to streamline communication.

History, culture, and language embedded in the curriculum.

Revise existing lessons and learning experiences to include the rich history, culture, and language of the diverse students and families living in Norwich today.

Strategic cost savings and strategic investments.

Reduce costs in some budget categories while strengthening learning programs and infrastructure.

Community organizations in the schools.

Welcome community organizations into the schools. Where appropriate, generate revenue for the schools from these activities. Prioritize organizations that offer direct benefit to learners or their families.

We, the schools, community, and city, are at the Starting Gate. NEXTT has done all the research. Now WE need to take the NEXTT step – Development!