Pros
Really work hard to train staff and gather feedback about best practices, Great at developing a sense of urgency in staff to support and educate children and youth Really want to make sure the staff as a whole feel appreciated for the hours spent at work Really stressed both academic rigor and joy in the lives of children If you are a young teacher who has very little outside responsibilities and feel like you need lots of professional development, this is a great place.
Cons
Very little diversity, both racially and economically amongst educators Never addressed the impact and importance of diversity to supporting the students in the classroom The work teachers did seem to matter most Had to "drink the kool-aid" in order to really move forward in the organization, thus any real difference of opinion was heard but not welcome or encouraged. The importance of (SEL) Social emotional learning was never addressed while I was working there