Pros
We are a community that believes deeply in all our students. We hold them accountable for both their actions and their academic success; we believe in the power of productive struggle - all students can do hard things. We are building a community of learners who are radically inclusive, endlessly curious, and who value knowledge for its own sake. Teachers here are respected collaborators whose voices are both heard and implemented. We support one another, and our network truly values us as whole human beings. We have strong wraparound supports for staff and students alike. We celebrate outstanding instruction through our Distinguished Teacher Award and there are numerous opportunities for teachers be leaders.
Cons
The challenges we face are more systemic than specific to our network. Like every school, we could always use more funding, more staff, and more resources to fully meet the needs of our students.