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When the subject is highly controversial, one cannot hope to tell the truth [but] one can give one’s audience the chance of drawing their own conclusions as they observe the limitations, the prejudices, the idiosyncrasies of the speaker. Virginia Wolf

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Prejudice and Bigotry

E.B. White’s famous and amusing quote (here in the picture) intrigues me. The first few times I saw it I nodded in agreement – prejudice, [...]

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Choking for words, she just asked ‘why?’

Choking for words, she just asked ‘why?‘ A student was reading a powerful novel set in WWII, and had followed the protagonist though appalling circumstances; [...]

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The Joy of Text

The evolution of languages – including texting – is an inevitable feature of human societies and while we can lament some changes, we live in a [...]

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The Art of Conversation

Teacher Stephanie Hruzek tells the story of the 10 year old boy who gave her a note he claimed he had found on the floor. [...]

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Education for Justice in Unjust Times

There is a lot to be worried about in the world at the moment. I do not need to list all the ways here, but [...]

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The Value of Things
That Make Us Unhappy

When people have asked me what I want for my kids, I have usually shied away from being too specific. I want my children to [...]

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Love in a time of Contempt

Arguing with teenagers seems to be a staple. It’s important they feel loved through these arguments. Psychologist Maryam Abdullah ( Parenting Program Director of the [...]

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This holiday: Working on Not Working

In the weeks leading up to the December vacations we’re probably all looking forward to a break from work. The feeling always makes me reflect [...]

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Election Time: Certain Danger

As is clear from current US elections and other events around the world, certainty will move a certain proportion of the population. Say something – almost [...]

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Making Changes that Work for the Long Term

We have, over the last few weeks been engaged in almost 20 strategic planning consultations, both face-to-face and online. One of the topics that has [...]

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[Part 3 of 3] Is social justice negotiable? The political and cultural interpretations of social justice

Excerpt from keynote given at the 2022 Alliance for International Education conference: Educating for Peace and Social Justice: the role of international education. Part three [...]

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[Part 2 of 3] Is social justice negotiable? The political and cultural interpretations of social justice

Excerpt from keynote given at the 2022 Alliance for International Education conference: Educating for Peace and Social Justice: the role of international education. ——————————————————————————————————- Part [...]

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