THE PITTSBURGH PROMISE'S VISION:
- A city at the core of a strong region whose neighborhoods are vibrant, inclusive, and attractive to young and senior people, as well as businesses small and large;
- A public school district at the center of the city that provides enviably excellent education to all of its children;
- A generation of young people at the heart of the district who are equipped to pursue higher education with vigor and who are dedicated to a lifetime of service.
- Leverage the development of Pittsburgh's neighborhoods, and see them through to prosperity;
- Promote the reform of Pittsburgh Public Schools, and see them through to excellence;
- Provide college scholarships to Pittsburgh's students, and see them through to graduation.
THE PITTSBURGH PROMISE'S GOALS:
Because we are committed to the realization of The Pittsburgh Promise's vision, the fulfillment of its purpose, and the completion of its goals:
- Mitigate and reverse the population declines in the City of Pittsburgh and the enrollment declines in Pittsburgh Public Schools;
- Grow the high school completion rates, college readiness, and post high school success of all students in Pittsburgh Public Schools;
- Deploy a well-prepared and energized work force and an eager core of community volunteers.
Because we are committed to the realization of The Pittsburgh Promise's vision, the fulfillment of its purpose, and the completion of its goals:
- We will conduct our work with urgency and excellence, applying the highest standards of professionalism, integrity, and reliability;
- We will relate to each other and our larger community with respect and thoughtfulness, striving to be warm and inviting;
- We will maintain a hope-filled attitude, fueled by our passion for the mission, guided by resolved discipline, and nurtured within a caring atmosphere.
