1. Improve student achievement*
2. Foster literacy and a love of reading
3. Produce a technologically savvy workforce
4. Nurture life-long learning
5. Create engaged citizens
*Research: See http://www.cde.ca.gov/ci/cr/lb/research.asp
"When we take a stand that expresses our soul's commitment, it is empowered with the courage of our heart. A stand taker moves from "having a point of view" to discovering "the capacity to see" or power of vision. An authentic stand generates resources to fulfill it, often in surprising, almost mysterious, ways." - by Lynne Twist, veteran global activist and author of "Soul of Money".