SEF has a long-standing commitment to improving the educational outcomes and experience of all students in our schools. We are committed to systemic reform of public education in Salem and view this approach as the only route to creating sustained change in student achievement. To that extent, all initiatives and investments that we will support in Salem will have the capacity to improve student achievement, promote effective teaching, and improve systems and structures.
Why SEF?
SEF is committed to being a pioneering force:
SEF rejects the notion that the status quo is sufficient. We will define a new kind of public-private partnership with public schools in Salem so that they have access to the necessary intellectual and financial resources in order to improve education in Salem. We will help pave the way for systemic school improvement.
SEF is a assertive partner:
SEF will collaborate with the Mayor, the school system and the local charter schools to better understand the current educational system, set ambitious measurable goals to improve student achievement, and hold ourselves accountable by measuring our progress regularly.
SEF is a disciplined investor:
SEF will model the use of data and analysis to inform decisions about education by investing only in areas that have a well-founded need – promoting solutions that have been proven, in other similar contexts, to improve student achievement, promote effective teaching, and improve systems and structure.
SEF has a track record of supporting education:
SEF recognizes and respects the efforts of all educators and education administrators. We share their commitment to teaching and learning, and have publicly supported these efforts for 15 years. Today we will continue to partner with them to achieve improved success for our students.
SEF is a necessary nudge:
SEF understands the national and local education policy landscape, and has access to best practices working in cities like Salem. Through strategic investments and partnership, SEF will be a critical friend pushing the system to think and act smarter.
