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Remembering the start of COVID is an act of resistanceWhere were you three years ago when you got the news the world was shutting down?Mar 10, 2023Mar 10, 2023
Can the 1977 504 sit-in teach us about fighting for justice?One of the more surprising and fun writing opportunities I had last year was writing for the podcast History Daily. I’ve learned a lot…Jan 9, 20231Jan 9, 20231
The Important Thing About Fourth GradersI wrote this post to process my feelings of rage and grief about the shooting in Uvalde, Texas. Please take care of yourself by deciding if…May 27, 20221May 27, 20221
There’s No I in FreedomAfter reading Lost Connections by Johann Hari, I’m thinking about the role of individual effort in large-scale social transormation.Apr 8, 2022Apr 8, 2022
Ron DeSantis and White Fragility PedagogyEducators Know Discomfort is a Part of LearningJan 28, 20223Jan 28, 20223