Each year, Dawson selects a throughline that serves as a lens for the student experience. A throughline is a powerful mantra that helps learners synthesize new content tethered to our School Mission, Vision, Core Values, and Diversity Statement. It also takes thoughtful planning and integration. The throughline serves as the guiding principle that informs the design of our instructional strategies and learning initiatives, an alignment that strengthens the credibility and authenticity of the message when delivered to students. It enhances their ability to connect their sense of self to their academic experiences. The clarity and focus brought forth by this interconnectedness tie all elements of a student’s journey together, providing a unifying thread throughout the entire school year and making the learning memorable, engaging, and motivating.