Our Vision

Citizens of Mecklenburg County make public education a top priority so that all students graduate and are prepared for productive lives in the global community.

What We Believe

• We believe that education should be Charlotte-Mecklenburg’s top priority.
  
  
• We believe public education is everyone’s business.  Public education drives the region’s workforce development, economy, and ability to recruit new business to the region. It affects crime, homelessness, employment, safety, prosperity, and overall quality of life for our community. 
  
  
• We believe a quality public education is the right of every child. 
  
  
• We believe the CMS system can provide a viable, excellent education for college- and postgraduate-bound students, as well as for a skilled workforce.
  
  
• We believe that collaboration among parents, business leaders, and educators can help achieve the greatest academic success for the children in our community.
  
  
• We believe parental involvement improves the academic success of their children in public education.