Johann Neem is a historian of education. He understands the central importance of public education in our democracy.
He wrote this thoughtful, important commentary about the task ahead for the Biden presidency:
Restoring the Democratic Promise of Public Schools: An Integration Agenda for the Biden Administration– Guest Blog Post by Johann N. Neem
The last four years have taught us just how fractured America is. After a decisive but divisive election, President-elect Joseph Biden now begins the most difficult work ever: trying to weave back together a social fabric that has, after years of neglect, come unraveled. Biden has promised “to restore the soul of America.” At the heart of his vision must be a reinvigorated and renewed commitment to the democratic purposes of public education.
To restore the soul of America, we need to restore the soul of our schools. This means being committed to CONTINUE READING: Johann Neem: Restoring the Promise of Public Education | Diane Ravitch's blog