Peter Greene raises the question of how teachers can uphold honesty and evidence in a society where the president embodies the opposite values. He expresses concern about the rise of a post-truth society under the new administration. He emphasizes the importance of distinguishing between truths based on reality and evidence, and views that are rooted … Read more
As a former community organizer with the Industrial Areas Foundation, my experience has greatly influenced my teaching in the classroom. Here are some valuable organizing adages that I have found useful when working with students: 1) “Sometimes the only worse thing than losing a fight is winning one.” This adage reminds me to carefully choose … Read more
There’s no barrier that we can’t bust through. And the reality is, there are some constraints that are just constraints.” While she still believes in overcoming obstacles, she’s learned that “sometimes you just have to acknowledge them, and then work around them. And that’s okay. That’s still progress.” Today, Casalan is back at work and … Read more