LEAP pillars
May Center for Learning is transforming education in New Mexico. Our work centers on four essential pillars: Literacy, Empowerment, Advocacy, and Principles.
Literacy:
I am an active participant in my education and in my life.
I am developing the communication skills of reading, writing, mathematical thinking, speaking, listening, visual communication, physical listening, mindfulness, collaboration, and problem-solving so that I can be successful in pursuing my goals.
Empowerment:
I am an intelligent, unique human being.
I accept myself as I am. I am in control of my own destiny; I have the power to change the things I want to change and advocate for what I need to be my best self. Developing my executive functioning skills leads to better self-regulation so that I can be successful in pursuing my goals.
Advocacy:
I am a member of a supportive community.
I will appreciate, support, and challenge those in my community. I will be a leader by taking responsibility for making my community a safe, inclusive, and meaningful place. My intentions and my actions will be trustworthy and respectful so that every person has the opportunity to successfully pursue their own goals.
Principles:
Learning is a collaborative process.
I recognize that collaboration is sometimes difficult, but I believe that seeing things from other people’s perspectives facilitates growth. I will be mindful of my responsibilities to myself and others in the collaborative process. I recognize that there are “no passengers here—only crew.” I commit to collaborating with all members of May Center’s community so that we can achieve our collective goals.