Category: Wisdom
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In Gaza, the Israeli military’s ongoing assault has taken the lives of more than 100 professors and academics, a staggering blow to higher education, intellectual progress, and the future of Palestinian students. Among those killed are three distinguished university presidents, each of whom dedicated their lives to education, scientific advancement, and the empowerment of their…
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Leadership in education is always a test of vision, resilience, and the ability to balance competing demands. But when crises hit—whether it’s a global pandemic, budget shortfalls, or political interference—true leadership is revealed. Some leaders rise to the moment, navigating challenges with integrity and a focus on long-term solutions. Others react in ways that destabilize…
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“Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press…”—First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. For those of you carrying pocket-sized Constitutions, here’s a reminder: the First Amendment explicitly protects free speech and a free press. Yet today, the…
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The effort to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education is not just a policy debate—it is an existential threat to education access, research, and economic mobility in the United States. As I discussed during the Texas AFT Virtual Town Hall, the ramifications would be massive, impacting everything from university research and financial aid to K-12 funding and school operations. The Department…
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As I discussed on Democracy Now! with Amy Goodman, Donald Trump has made it clear that he will continue adding contingencies to federal funding as a tool for controlling universities, just as authoritarian regimes have done throughout history. He started with DEI, branding it as a political target. Now, his demands have escalated—he is calling for an outright ban…
Cloaking Inequity 