Transformation+Track

__Transformation Track__ **__Under discussion:__** To what extent is this realistic; to what to what extent is a list of district actions (establishing Academy, adding full day K, etc) a measure of transformation in the larger system; to what extent should we limit our interest to Southwestern PA. **__Our thinking:__** The vast majority of our daily focus is on activities aimed at providing high quality school choices to children that would otherwise lack access to them. The success of Propel should primarily be measured by our success in doing this and in impacting the lives of the children served. On the other hand, we do aspire to influence the efforts of others working to reform public education and improves outcomes for children. We want to inspire them and be a resource for them. Perhaps a good measure of our success in this regard would be our success in connecting with other educators and building relationships that keep Propel in people’s thinking as they teach children, run schools, run school systems, and teach future teachers. As we move away from a vision of success that requires change in the school districts in Allegheny County, we are more comfortable thinking about Propel taking on work and perhaps opening schools in other areas. Referring to Southwestern PA in our mission is not necessary.