"We believe that successful Black student achievement is defined by high academic performance, strong social-emotional awareness and management, and positive cultural identity.  Furthermore, strategies and methods utilized to cultivate these things shall be directly responsive to the unique needs of Black students due in large, to the historic and ongoing social and economic conditions experienced by Black people. The BSAP addresses the need for culturally responsive curriculum and instruction as the classroom norm, fosters partnerships with community based organizations with proven track records of success within the Black community and provides increased staffing support to address the academic and social-emotional needs of Black students." - LAUSD BSAP Webpage