Democratic Dilemmas: Joint Work, Education Politics, and Community

Acknowledgments

Like the subject of my research, joint work, the process of completing this manuscript relied on the collaboration and contributions of many individuals . First, I am forever grateful to the more than 100 individuals in the case study districts who graciously and generously shared their time and insights with me. I would also like to thank several individuals who provided critical guidance on this research from its early stages, particularly Milbrey McLaughlin and Eamonn Callan, as well as Woody Powell and David Tyack. I also deeply appreciate the many individuals who offered invaluable advice on my work over the years, including Archon Fung, Clarence Stone, Patti Gumport, Tony Bryk, Joan Talbert, Meredith Honig, my friends and colleagues at Stanford and RAND, members of the Annenberg Institute’s School Communities That Work Design Group on Family and Community Supports, and the anonymous reviewers for this manuscript. Several organizations also helped make this research possible, including the Center for the Study of Teaching and Policy (CTP) and the Spencer Foundation. I consider myself very fortunate to have received this financial and intellectual support. Finally, I would like to acknowledge my family and friends for their endless support. In particular , I would like to thank Steve Mayer for enduring this journey with me and encouraging me to stay the course. xiii Acknowledgments ...