The Palo Alto Unified School District's new board is navigating philosophical differences with the previous members while focusing on the 'PAUSD Promise,' a plan outlining educational goals. Shounak Dharap emphasized essential baseline academic achievements for all students, particularly underserved populations. In contrast, new board members like Rowena Chiu and Josh Salman advocate for individualized challenge levels rather than purely focusing on acceleration. Salman proposes the idea of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) for every student to better meet their unique needs, a sentiment echoed by discussions on tailored education strategies across the board.
"Wouldn't it be amazing if we could have an IEP for every student? I feel that we would do better by our students, and I would love to see us as a district move in that direction."
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