Tag: teaching

A call from an intern reminds me that I’ve been teaching for more than 20 years.

October 26, 2024

On Thursday, my first intern, Rick, called me. It was wonderful. I was in my second semester back at Penn State, co-teaching Foundations of Leadership in Sustainability. Rick was an Engineering student who was eager to be more than engineer by challenging himself with ethics and education. We did this by diving into the ethics … More A call from an intern reminds me that I’ve been teaching for more than 20 years.

Delta will survive. Delta will thrive.

March 31, 2024

Delta, founded as the Alternative Program in 1974, has been a community focused on democracy, imagination, and inclusivity for 50 years. Last year, the idea of turning Delta into a school sparked controversy. As the decision looms, questions about the program’s unique identity have emerged. The community’s deep ties to Delta and concerns about potential changes have led to robust discussions. Despite this, Delta’s future remains uncertain, with the possibility of becoming a school being carefully considered. The community’s commitment to maintaining Delta’s essence remains strong. … More Delta will survive. Delta will thrive.

American common sense and courage in the face of climate change

September 2, 2017

“But there is a part of me–call it naive, if you like–that can’t help but believe that somewhere out there in America, all but drowned out by the din, is a native strain of reason that could be cultivated, a peculiarly American kind of common sense and courage that would give us the strength to … More American common sense and courage in the face of climate change