Hopewell has expanded its classroom leadership by incorporating aides and assistants as co-teachers.

In addition to well-attended Saturday and afterschool enrichment opportunities, Hopewell offers a social-emotional learning curriculum that is integrated with academic coursework.

A locally developed Phonics program, Readers Theater, and an emphasis on summer reading all help promote the school's literacy culture.

A challenging district promotion policy prepares students at Hopewell Elementary by ensuring that they don’t advance to the next grade level until they have mastered academic coursework and met homework completion and attendance requirements. A “21st century” report card makes student progress easy to grasp.

Staff at John Wash Elementary have collaborated to accelerate student learning through practices such as Explicit Direct Instruction, student discourse, and student centers.

District Superintendent Marc Johnson describes how John S. Wash effected a school turnaround

Hands-on learning, from service learning to digital presentations, is a key practice at Pompano Beach High School.

The culture at Pompano Beach High School emphasizes safety, determination, hard work, and high achievement.

Two reading interventionists and a K-3 reading coach work with classroom teachers to place reading at the heart of the St. Mary's curriculum.

Students attending St. Mary's frequently face high stress situations, such as the loss of a parent through illness, death, or incarceration. A professional counselor is one site to help students deal with life changes.