Pros
The mission and vision is compelling especially when you’re a POC and grew up in similar communities, or for some people right in the same neighborhoods. You will find folks who are passionate, innovative and truly care about our students. Teachers who work tirelessly to get results but also care deeply about their students. I met many great educators and leaders.
Cons
The culture at the region is toxic. Besides the fact that promotions are difficult to come by ESPECIALLY when you are a POC (even though you are an exceptional leader), diversity, equity and inclusion was far from being a priority. There is no pipeline for black or brown professionals to become leaders, No internal plans to increase DEI results. You cannot ask someone to work outside their pay rate and base promotions off of whether they are already doing the job. KIPP LA has lost so many great employers, not because they were not promoted but because they over work you and do not compensate you fairly and you only see white folks being promoted and in leadership roles. There is so much potential and this org could be leading the work.