Inspiring Exchanges — Deanna Slamans

Thank you, Tim.

In my first reply, I intended to mention that, considering how challenging my job is, I can’t imagine what it would take to make it through even a week at yours. You have my respect as well.

I agree with you. Yes, shit happens. Yes, I look back. And yes, it hurts. But deep down I…

MONTBELLO aka THE BELLOS aka THE ‘HOOD’- Denver, CO

Hello world. This will be the first of a series of posts wherein I will attempt to shed some light on what it’s really like to work in today’s public school system. I can’t promise to make you laugh. I can’t promise to make you cry. I can’t promise to make profound…

Gordon J. Lau: a school tour

San Francisco Unified is a school district unlike any other. Unlike most places in the US where your child will attend the school in your zip code, San Francisco is based on a lottery system. Parents go on numerous tours, make a list of their favorites, and wait to see what…

We visited 18 schools in 90 days in D.C., and this is what we learned.

Parents all over Washington, D.C., are awaiting the results of the public school and public charter school lottery, which are expected to hit in boxes Friday. The anxiety level is high. For months — and in my…

Social Relationships, Ecology, and Schools

I’d like to explain what “socio-ecological” means in relation to education, and why that’s the byline of Schools & Ecosystems.

“Socio” stands for “social” or “society.” When we talk about a school as an ecosystem, we’re pointing…