Learn more about the four pillars of Gateway's approach to teaching and learning that shape everything we do.
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Our Approach
Unlocking Student Potential
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Students learn at high levels when schools pair high expectations for all students and a belief that difference and diversity are sources of strength.
Supporting Expert Teaching
Great teachers unlock students’ potential and are agents of transformative change. Continuous teacher learning leads directly to gains in student learning.
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Partnering with Community
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We all win – students, schools, and society – when schools work collaboratively with families and the broader community.
Sharing Best Practices
We seek to learn from other high quality public schools and share our best practices and resources effectively and openly.
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