An ecotone is a place of transition. In education, the ecotone is a transition area between how things have always been and how we want them to be. It is a place of tension where survical is tested in unique ways. Voices: Leading from the Ecotone contains numerous narratives by practicing urban school leaders in high-needs schools where social justice issues are prevalent and a daily reality of the local community. These issues include poverty, gangs, violence, racial tensions, disabilities, and LGBTQ. Each narrative highlights the writer's struggles and challenges, and identifies the “a-ha” moments that have helped move the school forward.
