Tag: Education
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Uppity minorities and courageous, equity-minded leaders are sometimes in the spotlight—but we also find ourselves in the crosshairs. Today, I want to talk about both. It’s important to celebrate the moments of honor, but also to reflect on the moments of pressure—because it’s in those crucibles that the commune of courage begins to rise. This…
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In July 2025, the University of Virginia Faculty Senate took an extraordinary step that stunned even seasoned observers of higher education: they voted no confidence in the Board of Visitors—not over scandal or financial mismanagement, but because the board failed to defend the university’s president against political interference threatening academic freedom, free speech, and the…
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When I heard about the new National Academy for AI Instruction launched by the American Federation of Teachers, my first reaction was simple: finally. Finally, an effort that puts educators, not algorithms, at the center of how artificial intelligence enters our classrooms. For too long, education has been a testing ground for shiny new tools…
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On July 4th, beneath a flyover of B‑2 bombers and the thunderous applause of a partisan audience, President Donald Trump signed the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” into law. In doing so, he delivered not just a pageantry-laden salute to right-wing governance, but also a decisive blow to America’s already fragile higher education ecosystem. Framed…
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Behind closed doors, I’ve heard presidents and vice presidents describe their boards in terms that are hard to forget: “Severely inexperienced.” “Unprepared for complexity.” “More dangerous than helpful.” Although the examples in this post are drawn from higher education, the underlying issues I highlight resonate far beyond universities. The concerns and insights apply just as…
Cloaking Inequity 