Stacey’s 3 “E”s

Empowerment

  • a. Participated as a speaker for Take Back the Night Rally for survivors of sexual violence.

    b. Enhanced ability for students and parents to utilize the dashboard as a way of expressing incidents of bullying, harassment, discrimination or racism they may have experienced in the school setting.

Excellence

  • Made a motion for a district-wide financial wellness curriculum to be adopted in Lowell Public Schools which is being rolled out Fall 2023

Equity

  • a. Made a motion to add an accountability report to the existing dashboard on Bullying, Discrimination, Racism incidents to the School Committee to ensure transparency.

    b. Spotlighted the issue of homelessness and its impact on the student population with special attention to graduation rates.

EQUITY

simply means equal access and opportunity. In order to achieve this goal, I believe we must investigate all systems, processes, and policies that exist to ensure equity.

  • As a former teacher, I have seen how impactful it is when students can see themselves represented by their mentors/educators. I will advocate for equity in hiring practices at all levels of the school system to ensure that our students can have mentors and teachers who reflect the diversity of cultures in our schools.

  • Equity is also about accessibility for students with disabilities who need paraprofessionals, aides, and substitute staff. I will champion increased support for educators who are knowledgeable and are well qualified to work with children with disabilities. An equitable education fosters a thriving community for all.

All too often, youth feel they have limited options for how they live life now, and will in their future. I will advocate for policies and programs that focus on bringing more choices and opportunities to students and parents.

  • I will listen to students, families, and educators to ensure that their voices are represented on School Committee, particularly in regards to resource allocation and administrator evaluations.

    • I will hold regular listening sessions for students, parents, and educators of District 1.

  • I will also work to strengthen communication between Lowell Public Schools and institutions of higher education, businesses, and nonprofits to build a strong foundation of networks for the future leaders of Lowell.

    • For example, promoting mentorship programs with partnering institutions to increase our youths’ social capital and network.

EMPOWERMENT