Rethinking schools just published a special report on social justice-oriented perspectives on retaining quality teachers. To see the collection, visit this link.
Assistant Professor of Education at Arcadia University in Glenside, PA. I am the author of The Networked Teacher: How New Teachers Build Social Networks for Professional Support (2011 by Teachers College Press). I study teachers' social networks, urban education, professional development, and civic engagement. Oh, and I'm also one half of John & Kira's (Gourmet Chocolate Company - www.johnandkiras.com ) :-)