ABOUT

Hopkins Schools Advocates (HSA) is a community group formed to encourage greater engagement and advocacy in Hopkins Public Schools (ISD 270).

Vision: All Hopkins Public Schools students will have opportunities to achieve their full potential.

Mission: To partner with the school board and administration to advocate for best practices in student achievement and school safety.

Goals:

• Improve student growth and achievement.
• Assure that all schools improve safety of students and staff.
• Reduce or eliminate the net loss of Hopkins students to other districts.

HSA Values and Beliefs:

• We are strictly non-partisan and local.
• We are not aligned with any outside organizations. We are laser-focused on achieving our stated goals for the benefit of Hopkins students, families, and staff.
• We value the exceptional talent and dedication of Hopkins educators.
• We support inclusion. Students from all walks of life should be able to show up as their authentic selves and feel safe attending Hopkins schools.
• We focus on objective data and fair comparisons. In the words of Minnesota Commissioner of Education Willie Jett, "We will not shy away from what the data are telling us.”
• We believe that the best indicators of student growth and achievement include the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments, district Fastbridge results (when available), graduation rates, and college entrance exam scores.
• We believe in the application of evidence-based practices in classroom instruction and school safety.
• We believe in open communication and dialogue with district leaders.