Our strategic plan is built on the belief that it is OSSE’s responsibility to ensure all District learners have the opportunity to excel. Our goal is to make the District the best urban school district in the country for students and families. We are setting high standards, providing robust supports for educators and holding schools and school systems – including ourselves – accountable. Also, we must strategically and thoughtfully invest in opportunities for students who historically have been left out and under-supported. (author abstract)