Who We Are
Team Culture
Our Core Values
Our team shares an ambitious vision and an unwavering commitment to ensure every kid has the opportunity to succeed. As we progress to our 2030 goal of 100,000 more kids having access to a high-quality public education, it is important that our team knows they are valued, trusted, and respected.
Vision-Centric
Our vision is at the core of our work each day. We live this by:
- Standing by our pledge to kids first
- Advocating for racial equality and inclusion for all kids
- Confronting implicit and explicit bias
- Removing barriers to educational excellence and equality
- Acting with a commitment to anti-racism to dismantle oppressive systems
Constant Learning
We are committed to the growth of our team to deliver on our mission. We live this by:
- Engaging in team learning
- Investing in professional development
- Giving, receiving, and applying constructive feedback
- Making room for reflection
Problem Solving Orientation
We persist through challenges by thinking critically and working together. We live this by:
- Participating in internal collective brainstorming and collaboration
- Leveraging the right tools and resources
- Exhibiting a high level of agency
- Taking bold risks
Distributed Responsibility
Our individual contributions drive our collective success. We live this by:
- Establishing clear expectations and roles
- Delegating as appropriate
- Leading from our individual and unique perspectives
- Going above and beyond
Own It
We hold ourselves accountable to our progress and outcomes. We live this by:
- Celebrating victories
- Taking ownership of mistakes
- Having pride in ourselves and the organization
- Focusing on goal orientation
- Delivering quality over quantity
Authenticity
We respect each other’s whole selves. We live this by:
- Expressing vulnerability
- Embracing our courage
- Striving to be confrontable through modeling honesty and transparency
- Assuming positive intent
Our Even / Over Statements
In addition to our core values, our team works through a series of “even/over statements” that help prioritize components of our work for maximum impact.
