ANPING SHEN
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My School Committee Action Priorities

Together for educational excellence!"
Overall Goals:
​To advocate for and support all stakeholders of the Newton Public Schools Community (Students, Parents, Teachers, Professional Support Personnel, Administrators) to work together for educational excellence.


Inspiring Student Learning and Growth
  • Advocate high expectations for all students regardless of background or level in school
  • Focus on a whole student: academic, social and emotional learning;
  • Support programs that expand learning: e.g., full-day kindergarten and more rigorous courses for middle and high schools;

Providing Support for Teachers and Strengthening Teaching Quality
  • Advocate effective teaching and high-quality professional development for all faculty members
  • Recruit and retain quality teachers of diversified backgrounds to enrich the teaching staff
  • More data informed evaluation of teaching quality and increased support for professional improvement

Promoting Effective Communication between Families and Schools
  • Support and enhance the communication channels between families and schools
  • Seek fund to support district-wide family resources/welcome services, particularly for new and immigrant families
  • Provide platforms and opportunities for concerned families and parents to participate in school-wide policy making process

Oversight of the District Leadership and Fiscal Management
  • Proactive oversight of the superintendent's performance and evaluation
  • Take the district's fiscal responsibility seriously with an open mind to all educational needs
  • Seek the community's input on the district's long-term strategic planning

Enhancing Learning Environment and Facilities
  • Support the district's ongoing infrastructure renovation and expansion
  • Invest intelligently in upgrading the learning technologies and educational facilities
  • Safeguard the district's safe and healthy learning environment


Vote Anping shen: "Working together for Educational Excellence"


Contact

Anping Shen
35 Kensington Street
Newtonville, MA 02460
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