Category: Wisdom
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It’s a familiar story by now. The bluster. The threats. The intimidation. And then—when someone finally stands their ground—Donald Trump folds or weakly deflects responsibility to get out of the line of fire. From the boardroom to the Oval Office, the former president has built a brand on spectacle. But time and again, when confronted…
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It’s Teacher Appreciation Week. Across the country, students are writing heartfelt notes, school boards are issuing proclamations, and social media is filling up with photos of thank-you signs, coffee carts, and PTA-sponsored breakfasts. And yes—every gesture matters. For me, being an educator is not just a profession—it’s in my blood. I come from a long…
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What once referred to innovation in education is now being weaponized to justify attacks on academic freedom, equity, anWhat once referred to innovation in education is now being weaponized to justify attacks on academic freedom, equity, and public trust. Politicians are invoking “disruption” to burn down what they cannot control. University leaders invoke it to…
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As some of you may know, the University of Michigan—my alma mater—recently lost its president. This moment presents a critical opportunity, not only for higher education at large but especially for the future of Michigan and the Ann Arbor community. With your permission, I’d like to offer a vision for what the Board of Regents…
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In recent years, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs have come under increasing scrutiny and attack. Yet the empirical evidence is clear: when thoughtfully designed and integrated, DEI initiatives play a pivotal role in improving campus climate, advancing student success, and closing equity gaps in higher education. Nowhere is this more evident than in the…
Cloaking Inequity 