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Educating in Dangerous Times

A Call to Reenvision Public School in America

Authors: George Theoharis, John Rogers

A compilation of leading education scholars on reenvisioning and creating equitable, inclusive, and democratic public schools

Against the backdrop of a rising tide of authoritarianism and white nationalism, a new and virulent strain of education politics has arisen, making public schools a primary site of political contention.

Educating in Dangerous Times raises the central question: How should we reenvision public schools and collectively create the public schools we need? The heart of the book centers on short, personal, and engaging chapters authored by leading education scholars who teach, study, and write about learning, school leadership, and the politics of education. Featured scholars include Antero Garcia (Stanford), Julian Vasquez Heilig (Western MI), Pedro Noguera (California), Marcelle Haddix (UW- Madison), and many others.

Issues are wide ranging and stretch from supporting marginalized youth to the rise of authoritarianism to rethinking English language arts and mathematics instruction.

Each chapter will reenvision a different future beyond the constrictions and threats we are facing now and propose a path forward for public schools in regard to the chapter focus.

This book illuminates the many educators, students, parents, and community leaders who desire more equitable, inclusive, and democratic schools—schools that affirm the value of each student and foster feelings of safety and belonging, and support development toward students’ aspirations.
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Educating in Dangerous Times

ISBN: 978-080702515-4
 Publication Date: 8/25/2026
 Size:6 x 9 Inches (US)
Price:  $22.00
Format: Paperback
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